- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Massillon, OH
Amherst Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Amherst Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390498503714
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amherst Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 13
- elementary schools in Massillon · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Amherst Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amherst Elementary School ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Massillon, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Amherst Elementary School held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 390498503714 · Massillon, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 20.1:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson High School (1,881 students)
Amherst Elementary School held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Amherst Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson High S
Jackson High School
1,881 students
- Jackson Memori
Jackson Memorial Middle School
1,313 students
- Strausser Elem
Strausser Elementary School
819 students
- Sauder Element 722
Sauder Elementary School
722 students
- Lake Cable Ele 544
Lake Cable Elementary School
544 students
- This school 462
Amherst Elementary School
462 students
What this shows Amherst Elementary School reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amherst Elementary School compares
Amherst Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 8% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,595
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.5%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 5.8%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Amherst Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson Local reports $11,595 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amherst Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Memorial Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Strausser Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sauder Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Cable Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amherst Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Massillon
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jackson Memorial Middle School
Standard public school
1,313 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Massillon Intermediate School
Standard public school
900 students 20:1 students per teacher
Strausser Elementary School
Standard public school
819 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Sauder Elementary School
Standard public school
722 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Pfeiffer Intermediate School
Standard public school
587 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Watson Elementary School
Standard public school
515 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amherst Elementary School
How many students attend Amherst Elementary School?
Amherst Elementary School has 462 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Massillon, OH. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amherst Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amherst Elementary School is 20.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amherst Elementary School?
29.2% of students at Amherst Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amherst Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Amherst Elementary School is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Massillon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amherst Elementary School?
Amherst Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Amherst Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Massillon?
By Resource Investment Index, Amherst Elementary School ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Massillon, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Massillon on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson Local?
Besides Amherst Elementary School, Jackson Local also operates Jackson High School (1,881 students), Jackson Memorial Middle School (1,313 students), and Strausser Elementary School (819 students). See the Jackson Local district page for the complete list.