Tussing Elementary in Colonial Heights, VA

At a glance

Reported students

652

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Virginia elementary enrollment

77th percentile

Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

652

Tussing Elementary: 652 reported students.

State peer staffing position

58th percentile

14.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 590
Teachers (FTE): 44
Student–teacher ratio: 13.4:1

What the reported data says about Tussing Elementary

Tussing Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Colonial Heights. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Colonial Heights City Public Schools. NCES reports 652 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (55.2%) and Black (17.6%). English learners represent 6.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Tussing Elementary

1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 46 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 6.6%
Students with disabilities: 16.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 99.4%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1.2
Psychologists (FTE): 0.33
Social workers (FTE): 0.4

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White55.2%
Hispanic14.4%
Black17.6%
Asian2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial9.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Lakeview Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

422 reported students

North Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

311 reported students

Colonial Heights Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

700 reported students

Colonial Heights High

High · Grades 09–12

886 reported students

Colonial Heights Technical Center

Other · Grades Not reported

Enrollment not reported

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Public schools near Tussing Elementary

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
North Elementary Elementary · Colonial Heights City Public Schools	PK–05	311	2.2 mi
Lakeview Elementary Elementary · Colonial Heights City Public Schools	PK–05	422	2.7 mi
Patrick Copeland Elementary Elementary · Hopewell City Public Schools	KG–05	579	2.9 mi
Marguerite F. Christian Elementary Elementary · Chesterfield County Public Schools	PK–05	642	3 mi
Lakemont Elementary Elementary · Petersburg City Public Schools	KG–05	393	3.2 mi
Harrowgate Elementary Elementary · Chesterfield County Public Schools	PK–05	486	3.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Tussing Elementary

What grades does Tussing Elementary serve?

Tussing Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Colonial Heights City Public Schools.

How many students attend Tussing Elementary?

Tussing Elementary reported 652 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 590 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Tussing Elementary?

The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 652 students and 46 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Tussing Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?

Tussing Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Colonial Heights City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Tussing Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

99.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Tussing Elementary in?

Tussing Elementary is part of Colonial Heights City Public Schools, based in Colonial Heights, VA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Tussing Elementary?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Elementary (2.2 mi), Lakeview Elementary (2.7 mi), Patrick Copeland Elementary (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.