Enrollment
338
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Massillon, OH
Gorrell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gorrell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390443501280
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gorrell Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #9 of 13
- elementary schools in Massillon · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 338
- students enrolled
Gorrell Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gorrell Elementary School ranks #9 of 13 elementary schools in Massillon, OH.
School address
District: Massillon City · Ohio
NCES ID 390443501280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gorrell Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gorrell Elementary School
Gorrell Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Massillon, Ohio, enrolling 338 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 338 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.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Massillon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jackson Memorial Middle School (1,313 students): Gorrell Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.9:1 vs 19.9:1).
Massillon City also operates Washington High School (1,211 students) and Massillon Intermediate School (900 students) alongside Gorrell 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 Gorrell Elementary School compares
Gorrell 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Ohio - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,703
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 76.0%
Two or More 12.7%
African American 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Gorrell 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 Massillon City, which includes Gorrell Elementary School.
$13,703
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.4%
State 50.7%
Federal 15.0%
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 Gorrell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Massillon Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Massillon Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whittier Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gorrell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~338 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gorrell Elementary School
How many students attend Gorrell Elementary School?
Gorrell Elementary School has 338 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Massillon, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gorrell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gorrell Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gorrell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gorrell Elementary School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Massillon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gorrell Elementary School?
Gorrell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Gorrell Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Massillon?
By Resource Investment Index, Gorrell Elementary School ranks #9 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 Gorrell Elementary School a good school?
Gorrell Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Massillon City?
Besides Gorrell Elementary School, Massillon City also operates Washington High School (1,211 students), Massillon Intermediate School (900 students), and Massillon Junior High School (607 students). See the Massillon City district page for the complete list.
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