Enrollment
388
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Sandusky Primary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Sandusky Primary School
The Sandusky Primary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Sandusky, Ohio, enrolling 388 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 388 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and African American (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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 elementary schools, it stands alongside The Sandusky Intermediate School (892 students): The Sandusky Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 17.8:1).
Sandusky City also operates Sandusky High School (1,028 students) and The Sandusky Intermediate School (892 students) alongside The Sandusky Primary School.
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 Sandusky Primary School compares
The Sandusky Primary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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
- 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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sandusky City, which includes The Sandusky Primary School.
$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 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
- 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
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~388 students)
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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 an 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 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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is The Sandusky Primary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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