- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Massillon, OH
Sauder Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sauder Elementary 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 390498503718
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sauder Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 13
- elementary schools in Massillon · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 9.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sauder Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sauder Elementary School ranks #5 of 13 elementary schools in Massillon, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Sauder Elementary School held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 390498503718 · Massillon, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
722 enr · 21.9:1 · 9.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson High School (1,881 students)
Sauder Elementary School held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Sauder 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
- This school 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 Sauder Elementary School reports 722 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sauder Elementary School compares
Sauder 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.7% | ▼ 69% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 722 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
722
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Ohio - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 722 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 3.2%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Sauder Elementary 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 Sauder Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Memorial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Strausser Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Cable Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amherst Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sauder 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
- 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.
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
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 (~722 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sauder Elementary School
How many students attend Sauder Elementary School?
Sauder Elementary School has 722 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Massillon, OH. CCD year-over-year: 698 (2022-23) → 681 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sauder Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sauder Elementary School is 21.9:1, which is 20% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sauder Elementary School?
9.7% of students at Sauder Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sauder Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sauder Elementary School is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Massillon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sauder Elementary School?
Sauder Elementary 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 Sauder Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Massillon?
By Resource Investment Index, Sauder Elementary 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 Sauder 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.