Serving 722 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sauder Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 722 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Sauder Elementary School serves the southwest part of Massillon, OH, covering an area of approximately 11.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 3.7 miles to the farthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sauder Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sauder Elementary School's student population of 722 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
722 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Motto
Striving For Excellence
School Rankings
Sauder Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sauder Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#121 out of 3181 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
86%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sauder Elementary School's ranking?
Sauder Elementary School is ranked #121 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Sauder Elementary School often compared to?
Sauder Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Strausser Elementary School, Pfeiffer Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Sauder Elementary School?
722 students attend Sauder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sauder Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sauder Elementary School?
Sauder Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sauder Elementary School offer ?
Sauder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sauder Elementary School part of?
Sauder Elementary School is part of Jackson Local School District.
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