- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Jackson Memorial Middle School held near 1,329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 66.8 → 66.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 390498503716 · Massillon, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,313 enr · 19.9:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson High School (1,881 students)
Jackson Memorial Middle School held near 1,329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 66.8 → 66.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Jackson Memorial Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson High S
Jackson High School
1,881 students
- This school
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
- Amherst Elemen 462
Amherst Elementary School
462 students
What this shows Jackson Memorial Middle School reports 1,313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Memorial Middle School compares
Jackson Memorial Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Jackson Local reports $11,595 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,313 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,324 (2022-23) → 1,329 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.