Amherst Elementary School

480 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Amherst Elementary School, located at 8750 Jane St NW in Massillon, Ohio, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Jackson Local School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in their foundational years. With a focus on academic growth, character development, and social-emotional well-being, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare young learners for future success.

The school is recognized for its commitment to strong community partnerships and parental involvement, which are central to its operational philosophy. By providing a safe and structured setting, Amherst Elementary encourages students to explore their interests while building a solid educational base. Through collaborative teaching practices and a focus on individualized student needs, the school strives to cultivate a positive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

480

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Amherst Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	368
Hispanic	17
Black	24
Asian	14
Two or More	57

White
368 (76.7 %)
Two or More
57 (11.9 %)
Black
24 (5.0 %)
Hispanic
17 (3.5 %)
Asian
14 (2.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jackson Local
Phone:	(330)830-8024
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 75