Sauder Elementary School

Sauder Elementary School is one of the roomy K-5 schools in Massillon, Ohio, part of Jackson Local, with 722 students on its rolls from grades K through 5. That puts it 79% bigger than the typical public school in Ohio, which averages around 404 students.

Jackson Local runs 6 schools in total, collectively educating 5,741 students. Sauder Elementary School is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, Sauder Elementary School lists that nearly all students (86%) are White. Beyond that, the school records 5% multiracial, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian. That composition is broadly in line with Stark County as a whole.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Sauder Elementary School lists 39 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 18.3:1. The state averages about 17.9:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. About 18% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is noticeably below Stark County's rate of about 36%.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Sauder Elementary School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 81.9% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 87.6%.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Stark County indicate median household earnings sit near $67,934, roughly 26% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. In all, Stark County runs 101 public schools (combined enrollment of about 53,798 students), of which Sauder Elementary School is one.

The closest other public school is Jackson Memorial Middle School, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Sauder Elementary School at 1st of 7; the average score across the group is 81.1%.

Sauder Elementary School operates from an outer-ring location.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Sauder Elementary School has edged up 6%, going from 678 students in 2018 to 722 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 22.2:1 in 2018 to 18.3:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.