- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sandusky, OH
The Sandusky Primary School
Federal NCES profile for The Sandusky Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390447401603
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Sandusky Primary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Sandusky · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 388
- students enrolled
The Sandusky Primary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Sandusky Primary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Sandusky, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
The Sandusky Primary School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 390447401603 · Sandusky, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Sandusky High School (1,028 students)
The Sandusky Primary School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
The Sandusky Primary School 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
- This school 388
The Sandusky Primary School
388 students
- The Early Lear 379
The Early Learning Academy
379 students
What this shows The Sandusky Primary School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Sandusky Primary School compares
The Sandusky Primary 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Ohio - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.9%
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, The Sandusky Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Sandusky Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandusky Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Early Learning Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Sandusky Primary School'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
- 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 (~388 students)
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 an elementary school in Sandusky, OH. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Sandusky Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Sandusky Primary School is 14.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 5% lower 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 Primary School?
The largest demographic group at The Sandusky Primary School is African American at 34.0% of enrollment, in Sandusky, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Sandusky Primary School?
The Sandusky Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Primary School rank among elementary schools in Sandusky?
By Resource Investment Index, The Sandusky Primary School ranks #2 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 Primary School, 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.