27 public schools serving approximately 12,735 students, in a county of 74,581 residents.
Left bar is the racial makeup of Erie County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
How many public schools are in Erie County?
Erie County, Ohio has 27 public K-12 schools serving approximately 12,735 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Erie County?
The county's public school system includes 12 elementary, 6 middle, 9 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Erie County?
Sandusky City is the largest school district in Erie County, serving approximately 3,185 students. The county contains 11 school districts overall.
How many people live in Erie County?
Erie County has roughly 74,581 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Erie County?
Median household income in Erie County is $71,993, above the Ohio average of $69,789. About 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Erie County?
Approximately 29.0% of adults 25 and older in Erie County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Erie County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 26.0% of students in Erie County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Ohio county average of 27.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Erie County schools?
Across Erie County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 20.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Erie County?
Erie County residents are approximately 81% White, 5% Hispanic, 8% Black, 1% Asian, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Erie County is owner-occupied?
Erie County has about 38,534 housing units, of which roughly 71.9% are owner-occupied.
