Enrollment
1,313
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Massillon, OH
Jackson Memorial Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Memorial Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390498503716
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Memorial Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #5 of 13
- elementary schools in Massillon · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Memorial Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Memorial Middle School ranks #5 of 13 elementary schools in Massillon, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson Memorial Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson Memorial Middle School
Jackson Memorial Middle School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Massillon, Ohio, enrolling 1,313 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,313 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 181 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #104.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 438 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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 Massillon Intermediate School (900 students): Jackson Memorial Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.9:1 vs 20:1).
Jackson Local also operates Jackson High School (1,881 students) and Strausser Elementary School (819 students) alongside Jackson Memorial Middle 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 Jackson Memorial Middle School compares
Jackson Memorial Middle 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 58% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,313 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,313
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Ohio - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 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 83.8%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 4.3%
African American 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Jackson Memorial Middle School is less 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 Jackson Memorial Middle 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 Jackson Memorial Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strausser Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sauder Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Cable Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amherst Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Memorial Middle 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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Massillon
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
Tuslaw Elementary School
Standard public school
482 students 20.1:1 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 (~1,313 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jackson Memorial Middle School
How many students attend Jackson Memorial Middle School?
Jackson Memorial Middle School has 1,313 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Massillon, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Memorial Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Memorial Middle School is 19.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Memorial Middle School?
13.2% of students at Jackson Memorial Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Memorial Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Memorial Middle School is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Massillon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Memorial Middle School?
Jackson Memorial Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Jackson Memorial Middle School rank among elementary schools in Massillon?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Memorial Middle School ranks #5 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 Jackson Memorial Middle School a good school?
Jackson Memorial Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Jackson Memorial Middle School, Jackson Local also operates Jackson High School (1,881 students), Strausser Elementary School (819 students), and Sauder Elementary School (722 students). See the Jackson Local district page for the complete list.
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