- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sandusky, OH
Sandusky Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sandusky Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390447401595
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandusky Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Sandusky · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 418
- students enrolled
Sandusky Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandusky Middle School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Sandusky, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Sandusky Middle School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 390447401595 · Sandusky, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 16.1:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Sandusky High School (1,028 students)
Sandusky Middle School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Sandusky Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sandusky High
Sandusky High School
1,028 students
- The Sandusky I
The Sandusky Intermediate School
892 students
- This school
Sandusky Middle School
418 students
- The Sandusky P 388
The Sandusky Primary School
388 students
- The Early Lear 379
The Early Learning Academy
379 students
What this shows Sandusky Middle School reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandusky Middle School compares
Sandusky Middle 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Ohio - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.8%
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
$17,349
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
136
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 61.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 36.1%
White 31.8%
Two or More 25.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Largest group: African American at 36.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Sandusky Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sandusky City reports $17,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandusky Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Sandusky Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Sandusky Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Early Learning Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandusky Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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
Furry Elementary School
Standard public school
495 students 18.3:1 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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandusky Middle School
How many students attend Sandusky Middle School?
Sandusky Middle School has 418 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sandusky, OH. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandusky Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandusky Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandusky Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sandusky Middle School is African American at 36.1% of enrollment, in Sandusky, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandusky Middle School?
Sandusky Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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).
How does Sandusky Middle School rank among schools in Sandusky?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandusky Middle School ranks #3 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 Sandusky City?
Besides Sandusky Middle School, Sandusky City also operates Sandusky High School (1,028 students), The Sandusky Intermediate School (892 students), and The Sandusky Primary School (388 students). See the Sandusky City district page for the complete list.