- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sandusky, OH
The Early Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for The Early Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390447401598
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Early Learning Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Sandusky · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 379
- students enrolled
The Early Learning Academy has class sizes larger than 74% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Early Learning Academy ranks #4 of 5 schools in Sandusky, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
The Early Learning Academy held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 390447401598 · Sandusky, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 19.9:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Sandusky High School (1,028 students)
The Early Learning Academy held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
The Early Learning Academy 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
- Sandusky Middl
Sandusky Middle School
418 students
- The Sandusky P 388
The Sandusky Primary School
388 students
- This school 379
The Early Learning Academy
379 students
What this shows The Early Learning Academy reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Early Learning Academy compares
The Early Learning Academy 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Ohio - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.7%
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, The Early Learning Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Sandusky City reports $17,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Early Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Sandusky Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandusky Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Sandusky Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Early Learning Academy'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
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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
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
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 (~379 students)
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 public school in Sandusky, OH. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Early Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Early Learning Academy is 19.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Sandusky, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Early Learning Academy?
The Early Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Early Learning Academy rank among schools in Sandusky?
By Resource Investment Index, The Early Learning Academy ranks #4 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 The Early Learning Academy, Sandusky City also operates Sandusky High School (1,028 students), The Sandusky Intermediate School (892 students), and Sandusky Middle School (418 students). See the Sandusky City district page for the complete list.