Enrollment
379
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390447401598
The Early Learning Academy — Sandusky, OH
Federal NCES profile for The Early Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Sandusky City · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Early Learning Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
The Early Learning Academy reports 379 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Sandusky City spends $21,623 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 41.4% from local sources (property taxes), 43.4% from the state, and 15.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Early Learning Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 48% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 61% in Ohio — lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,623
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Enrollment 379 Top 48% in Ohio — larger than 52% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 18.5:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390447401598
Student demographics
African American 41.7%
White 30.9%
Two or More 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 41.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sandusky City, which includes The Early Learning Academy.
$21,623
Per student
+28%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
Similar other schools in Sandusky
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sandusky High School
Standard public school
1,028 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Furry Elementary School
Standard public school
495 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Sandusky Middle School
Standard public school
418 students 18:1 students per teacher
Briar Middle School
Standard public school
413 students 18:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about The Early Learning Academy
How many students attend The Early Learning Academy?
The Early Learning Academy has 379 students enrolled. It is a other school in Sandusky, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Early Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Early Learning Academy is 18.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Early Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at The Early Learning Academy is African American at 41.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Sandusky, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Early Learning Academy?
The Early Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.