- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Strausser Elementary School held near 843 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 390498504662 · Massillon, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
819 enr · 24.1:1 · 8.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson High School (1,881 students)
Strausser Elementary School held near 843 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Strausser 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
- This school
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 Strausser Elementary School reports 819 students on the CCD universe file.
How Strausser Elementary School compares
Strausser 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Jackson Local reports $11,595 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,313
- 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
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 (~819 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 828 (2022-23) → 843 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.