- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Massillon, OH
Watson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Watson 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 390499203755
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watson Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 13
- elementary schools in Massillon · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Watson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watson Elementary School ranks #5 of 13 elementary schools in Massillon, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Watson Elementary School held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 390499203755 · Massillon, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 25.8:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry High School (1,456 students)
Watson Elementary School held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Watson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
1,456 students
- Pfeiffer Inter
Pfeiffer Intermediate School
587 students
- Edison Middle
Edison Middle School
585 students
- This school 515
Watson Elementary School
515 students
- Genoa Elementa 474
Genoa Elementary School
474 students
- Lohr Elementar 445
Lohr Elementary School
445 students
What this shows Watson Elementary School reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watson Elementary School compares
Watson 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 42% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▲ 12% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 93% in Ohio - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,035
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 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.9%
Two or More 9.9%
African American 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Watson Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perry Local reports $13,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pfeiffer Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Genoa Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lohr Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- 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
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
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 (~515 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watson Elementary School
How many students attend Watson Elementary School?
Watson Elementary School has 515 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Massillon, OH. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Watson Elementary School is 25.8:1, which is 42% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Watson Elementary School?
35.5% of students at Watson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Watson Elementary School is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Massillon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watson Elementary School?
Watson 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 Watson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Massillon?
By Resource Investment Index, Watson 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 Perry Local?
Besides Watson Elementary School, Perry Local also operates Perry High School (1,456 students), Pfeiffer Intermediate School (587 students), and Edison Middle School (585 students). See the Perry Local district page for the complete list.