Enrollment
462
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Amherst Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Amherst Elementary School
Amherst Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Massillon, Ohio, enrolling 462 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.2% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 462 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 769 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #393.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 462 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Jackson Local spends $10,971 per pupil, 25% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Massillon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jackson Memorial Middle School (1,313 students): Amherst Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 19.9:1).
Jackson Local also operates Jackson High School (1,881 students) and Jackson Memorial Middle School (1,313 students) alongside Amherst Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Amherst Elementary School compares
Amherst Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,971
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson Local, which includes Amherst Elementary School.
$10,971
Per student
-25%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.9%
State 17.2%
Federal 8.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~462 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Amherst Elementary School a good school?
Amherst Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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