Enrollment
418
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sandusky Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sandusky Middle School
Sandusky Middle School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sandusky, Ohio, enrolling 418 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 418 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by African American (36%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 258 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 418 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Sandusky's public schools, it stands alongside Sandusky High School (1,028 students): Sandusky Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.1:1 vs 16.1:1).
Sandusky City also operates Sandusky High School (1,028 students) and The Sandusky Intermediate School (892 students) alongside Sandusky Middle 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 Sandusky Middle School compares
Sandusky Middle 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,898
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sandusky City, which includes Sandusky Middle School.
$16,898
Per student
+15%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.4%
State 43.4%
Federal 15.2%
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 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
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
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 (~418 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sandusky Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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