Enrollment
379
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Early Learning Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Early Learning Academy
The Early Learning Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sandusky, Ohio, enrolling 379 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 379 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 (42%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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.
Among Sandusky's public schools, it stands alongside Sandusky High School (1,028 students): The Early Learning Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.9:1 vs 16.1:1).
Sandusky City also operates Sandusky High School (1,028 students) and The Sandusky Intermediate School (892 students) alongside The Early Learning Academy.
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 The Early Learning Academy compares
The Early Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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
- 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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sandusky City, which includes The Early Learning Academy.
$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 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
- 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
- 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
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 (~379 students)
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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 public 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 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, attendance rates. 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.
Is The Early Learning Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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