- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sandusky, MI
Sandusky Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sandusky Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263084008424
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandusky Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 471
- students enrolled
Sandusky Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Sandusky Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263084008424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Sandusky Elementary School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 263084008424 · Sandusky, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 15.7:1 · 57.7% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Sandusky Juniorsenior High School (460 students)
Sandusky Elementary School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Sandusky Elementary School compares
Sandusky Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▲ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in Michigan - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$13,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Sandusky Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Sandusky Community School District reports $13,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandusky Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky Juniorsenior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandusky Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~471 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sandusky Elementary School
How many students attend Sandusky Elementary School?
Sandusky Elementary School has 471 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sandusky, MI. CCD year-over-year: 511 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandusky Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandusky Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 0% 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 Sandusky Elementary School?
57.7% of students at Sandusky Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandusky Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sandusky Elementary School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Sandusky, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandusky Elementary School?
Sandusky Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Sandusky Community School District?
Besides Sandusky Elementary School, Sandusky Community School District also operates Sandusky Juniorsenior High School (460 students). See the Sandusky Community School District district page for the complete list.