A−
Amherst Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
8750 Jane St NW, Massillon, OH 44646 · (330) 830-8024 · Part of Jackson Local School District
Students
462
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
50%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Amherst Elementary School
- School Grade A−: near the top of Ohio’s public schools
- Math proficiency 16 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 14 pts above the state
- Enrollment down 9.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency66%
State average 49.6%
Reading / language arts71%
State average 57.2%
Location
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8750 Jane St NW, Massillon
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten77
Grade 168
Grade 277
Grade 393
Grade 473
Grade 574
Enrollment over time
509’20
503’21
480’22
458’23
462’24
Down 9.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 76%Two or more races 9%Hispanic 7%Black 6%Asian 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.