- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sandusky, OH
The Sandusky Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for The Sandusky Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390447401604
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Sandusky Intermediate School earns 39/100 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 4
- elementary schools in Sandusky · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 892
- students enrolled
The Sandusky Intermediate School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Sandusky Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Sandusky, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
The Sandusky Intermediate School held near 869 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.4 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 390447401604 · Sandusky, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
892 enr · 17.8:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Sandusky High School (1,028 students)
The Sandusky Intermediate School held near 869 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.4 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
The Sandusky Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sandusky High
Sandusky High School
1,028 students
- This school
The Sandusky Intermediate School
892 students
- Sandusky Middl
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 The Sandusky Intermediate School reports 892 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Sandusky Intermediate School compares
The Sandusky Intermediate 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 | 17.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 892 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
892
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Ohio - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.0%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.4%
African American 33.7%
Two or More 23.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 34.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, The Sandusky Intermediate 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 The Sandusky Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandusky Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Sandusky Primary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Early Learning Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Sandusky Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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 elementary schools in Sandusky
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~892 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Sandusky Intermediate School
How many students attend The Sandusky Intermediate School?
The Sandusky Intermediate School has 892 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sandusky, OH. CCD year-over-year: 909 (2022-23) → 869 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Sandusky Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Sandusky Intermediate School is 17.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% 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 The Sandusky Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at The Sandusky Intermediate School is White at 34.4% of enrollment, in Sandusky, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Sandusky Intermediate School?
The Sandusky Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 The Sandusky Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Sandusky?
By Resource Investment Index, The Sandusky Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Sandusky on the city page.
What other schools are in Sandusky City?
Besides The Sandusky Intermediate School, Sandusky City also operates Sandusky High School (1,028 students), Sandusky Middle School (418 students), and The Sandusky Primary School (388 students). See the Sandusky City district page for the complete list.