- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Furry Elementary School held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 390468102661 · Sandusky, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 18.3:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Perkins High School (539 students)
Furry Elementary School held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Furry Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perkins High S
Perkins High School
539 students
- This school
Furry Elementary School
495 students
- Meadowlawn Ele
Meadowlawn Elementary School
421 students
- Briar Middle S
Briar Middle School
413 students
What this shows Furry Elementary School reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Furry Elementary School compares
Furry Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,698
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Perkins Local reports $14,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~495 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.