Enrollment
388
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390447401603
The Sandusky Primary School — Sandusky, OH
Federal NCES profile for The Sandusky Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 3
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)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Sandusky Primary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
The Sandusky Primary School reports 388 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 194 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.9% 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 41/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 Sandusky Primary School 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 50% | — | — |
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
17.4:1
students per teacher
— 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Ohio — lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 194 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 388 Top 50% in Ohio — larger than 50% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 17.4:1 -5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390447401603
Student demographics
White 34.0%
African American 34.0%
Two or More 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 34.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 194:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sandusky City, which includes The Sandusky Primary School.
$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
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
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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 Sandusky Primary School
How many students attend The Sandusky Primary School?
The Sandusky Primary School has 388 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Sandusky, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Sandusky Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Sandusky Primary School is 17.4:1, which is 5% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Sandusky Primary School?
The largest demographic group at The Sandusky Primary School is African American at 34.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Sandusky, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Sandusky Primary School?
The Sandusky Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.