Enrollment
117
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Upper Sandusky, OH
East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391002404389
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Upper Sandusky · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
East Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Upper Sandusky, OH.
School address
District: Upper Sandusky Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 391002404389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Elementary School
East Elementary School is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, enrolling 117 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Ohio schools, with 117 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 20 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #14.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Upper Sandusky's elementary schools, it stands alongside Upper Sandusky Middle School (503 students): East Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 20.1:1).
Upper Sandusky Exempted Village also operates Upper Sandusky High School (546 students) and Upper Sandusky Middle School (503 students) alongside East Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Elementary School compares
East Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 46% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Ohio - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$13,441
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, East Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Upper Sandusky Exempted Village, which includes East Elementary School.
$13,441
Per student
-8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 37.6%
Federal 10.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Sandusky High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upper Sandusky Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Upper Sandusky
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~117 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Elementary School
How many students attend East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has 117 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Upper Sandusky, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Elementary School?
17.1% of students at East Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Elementary School is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Upper Sandusky, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Upper Sandusky?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Upper Sandusky, 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 Upper Sandusky on the city page.
Is East Elementary School a good school?
East Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Upper Sandusky Exempted Village?
Besides East Elementary School, Upper Sandusky Exempted Village also operates Upper Sandusky High School (546 students), Upper Sandusky Middle School (503 students), and Union Elementary School (265 students). See the Upper Sandusky Exempted Village district page for the complete list.
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