- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Massillon, OH
Whittier Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Whittier Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390443501287
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whittier Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 13
- elementary schools in Massillon · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- students per teacher
- 366
- students enrolled
Whittier Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Elementary School ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Massillon, OH.
School address
District: Massillon City · Ohio
NCES ID 390443501287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Whittier Elementary School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 390443501287 · Massillon, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 19.3:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High School (1,211 students)
Whittier Elementary School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Whittier Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
1,211 students
- Massillon Inte
Massillon Intermediate School
900 students
- Massillon Juni
Massillon Junior High School
607 students
- Franklin Eleme 480
Franklin Elementary School
480 students
- This school 366
Whittier Elementary School
366 students
- Gorrell Elemen 338
Gorrell Elementary School
338 students
What this shows Whittier Elementary School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whittier Elementary School compares
Whittier 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Ohio - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$14,215
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 366 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 64.5%
Two or More 16.4%
African American 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Whittier Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Massillon City reports $14,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whittier Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Massillon Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Massillon Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gorrell Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whittier Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
Watson Elementary School
Standard public school
515 students 25.8:1 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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whittier Elementary School
How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has 366 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Massillon, OH. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whittier Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Whittier Elementary School is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in Massillon, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Whittier Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Massillon?
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Elementary School ranks #3 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 Massillon City?
Besides Whittier Elementary School, Massillon City also operates Washington High School (1,211 students), Massillon Intermediate School (900 students), and Massillon Junior High School (607 students). See the Massillon City district page for the complete list.