- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Upper Sandusky, OH
Upper Sandusky Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Upper Sandusky Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391002402311
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upper Sandusky Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Upper Sandusky · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Upper Sandusky Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Sandusky Middle School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Upper Sandusky, OH.
School address
District: Upper Sandusky Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 391002402311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Upper Sandusky Middle School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 391002402311 · Upper Sandusky, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 20.1:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Sandusky High School (546 students)
Upper Sandusky Middle School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Upper Sandusky Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Upper Sandusky
Upper Sandusky High School
546 students
- This school
Upper Sandusky Middle School
503 students
- Union Elementa
Union Elementary School
265 students
- South Elementa 129
South Elementary School
129 students
- East Elementar 117
East Elementary School
117 students
What this shows Upper Sandusky Middle School reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Upper Sandusky Middle School compares
Upper Sandusky Middle 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 10% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$14,286
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Upper Sandusky Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Upper Sandusky Exempted Village reports $14,286 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Upper Sandusky Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Sandusky High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upper Sandusky Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Upper 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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Upper Sandusky Middle School
How many students attend Upper Sandusky Middle School?
Upper Sandusky Middle School has 503 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Upper Sandusky, OH. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Sandusky Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Sandusky Middle School is 20.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Upper Sandusky Middle School?
28.3% of students at Upper Sandusky Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upper Sandusky Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Upper Sandusky Middle School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Upper Sandusky, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upper Sandusky Middle School?
Upper Sandusky Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Upper Sandusky Middle School rank among elementary schools in Upper Sandusky?
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Sandusky Middle School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Upper 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 Upper Sandusky on the city page.
What other schools are in Upper Sandusky Exempted Village?
Besides Upper Sandusky Middle School, Upper Sandusky Exempted Village also operates Upper Sandusky High School (546 students), Union Elementary School (265 students), and South Elementary School (129 students). See the Upper Sandusky Exempted Village district page for the complete list.