Enrollment
495
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sandusky, OH
Furry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Furry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390468102661
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Furry Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Sandusky · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Furry Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Furry Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Sandusky, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Furry Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Furry Elementary School
Furry Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sandusky, Ohio, enrolling 495 students.
At 18.3:1, 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 20.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 495 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 735 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #318.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 495 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Sandusky's public schools, it stands alongside Sandusky High School (1,028 students): Furry Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 16.1:1).
Perkins Local also operates Perkins High School (539 students) and Meadowlawn Elementary School (421 students) alongside Furry 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 Furry Elementary School compares
Furry 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 34% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Ohio - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,139
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Furry Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Perkins Local, which includes Furry Elementary School.
$14,139
Per student
-4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.6%
State 19.3%
Federal 10.2%
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 Furry Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perkins High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowlawn Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Briar Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Furry Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Sandusky
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sandusky High School
Standard public school
1,028 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Sandusky Middle School
Standard public school
418 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Briar Middle School
Standard public school
413 students 18:1 students per teacher
The Early Learning Academy
Standard public school
379 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~495 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Furry Elementary School
How many students attend Furry Elementary School?
Furry Elementary School has 495 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sandusky, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Furry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Furry Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Furry Elementary School?
20.8% of students at Furry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Furry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Furry Elementary School is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Sandusky, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Furry Elementary School?
Furry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Furry Elementary School rank among schools in Sandusky?
By Resource Investment Index, Furry Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Sandusky, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sandusky on the city page.
Is Furry Elementary School a good school?
Furry Elementary School earns 42/100 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 Perkins Local?
Besides Furry Elementary School, Perkins Local also operates Perkins High School (539 students), Meadowlawn Elementary School (421 students), and Briar Middle School (413 students). See the Perkins Local district page for the complete list.
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