Enrollment
503
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Upper Sandusky Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Upper Sandusky Middle School
Upper Sandusky Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, enrolling 503 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.3% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 503 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 772 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #762, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 503 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Upper Sandusky's elementary schools, it stands alongside Union Elementary School (265 students): Upper Sandusky Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 18.9:1).
Upper Sandusky Exempted Village also operates Upper Sandusky High School (546 students) and Union Elementary School (265 students) alongside Upper Sandusky Middle 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 Upper Sandusky Middle School compares
Upper Sandusky Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,441
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Upper Sandusky Exempted Village, which includes Upper Sandusky Middle School.
$13,441
Per student
-8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 37.6%
Federal 10.6%
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 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
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
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 (~503 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Upper Sandusky Middle School a good school?
Upper Sandusky Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of 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 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.
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