Enrollment
819
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Massillon, OH
Strausser Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Strausser Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390498504662
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Strausser Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools.
- #10 of 13
- elementary schools in Massillon · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 8.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Strausser Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Strausser Elementary School ranks #10 of 13 elementary schools in Massillon, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Strausser Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Strausser Elementary School
Strausser Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Massillon, Ohio, enrolling 819 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Ohio schools and 32% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.3% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Ohio average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 90% of state schools at 819 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 329 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #250, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 819 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.4% 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): Strausser Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.1:1 vs 19.9:1).
Jackson Local also operates Jackson High School (1,881 students) and Jackson Memorial Middle School (1,313 students) alongside Strausser 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 Strausser Elementary School compares
Strausser 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 32% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.3% | ▼ 74% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 819 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
819
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Ohio - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$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 819 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 83.3%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 2.8%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Strausser Elementary 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 Strausser 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 Strausser Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Memorial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sauder Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Cable Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amherst Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Strausser 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
- 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.
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
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 (~819 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Strausser Elementary School
How many students attend Strausser Elementary School?
Strausser Elementary School has 819 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Massillon, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strausser Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Strausser Elementary School is 24.1:1, which is 32% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Strausser Elementary School?
8.3% of students at Strausser Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Strausser Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Strausser Elementary School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Massillon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Strausser Elementary School?
Strausser Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Strausser Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Massillon?
By Resource Investment Index, Strausser Elementary School ranks #10 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 Strausser Elementary School a good school?
Strausser Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Strausser Elementary School, Jackson Local also operates Jackson High School (1,881 students), Jackson Memorial Middle School (1,313 students), and Sauder Elementary School (722 students). See the Jackson Local district page for the complete list.
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