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The Sandusky Primary School

924 Ontario St, Sandusky, OH 44870 · (419) 984-1300 · Erie County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL388 STUDENTS
Enrollment
388
Elementary
DISTRICT 553 · STATE 404
Student : Teacher
14.9:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
1
Grade 1
196
Grade 2
191
Student demographics
White
34%
DISTRICT 34% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
6%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 8%
Black
34%
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 17%
Two+
25%
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 7%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
55%
Female
45%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
388
-5 (-1%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.9:1
was 14.8:1
% White
34%
was 36%
% Hispanic
6%
was 9%
% Black
34%
was 32%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About The Sandusky Primary School

As a moderately sized elementary-level community in Sandusky, Ohio, The Sandusky Primary School serves 388 students from grades K through 2, operated by Sandusky City.

The Sandusky Primary School is one of 5 schools operated by Sandusky City, a district that enrolls 3,105 students overall.

In terms of who attends, The Sandusky Primary School logs that the largest single group is White at 34%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 34% Black, 25% multiracial, 6% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 81% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, The school currently runs with 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.9:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.9:1, putting The Sandusky Primary School tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the surrounding community, Erie County reports that the typical household earns roughly $71,993 per year, 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 9%. The Sandusky Primary School is one of 29 public schools in Erie County (combined enrollment of about 12,434 students).

Monroe Preparatory Academy is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.6 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around The Sandusky Primary School.

The school occupies a city-core site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at The Sandusky Primary School has stayed largely flat, going from 393 students in 2018 to 388 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, members of the The Sandusky Primary School community share and discuss classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Erie County at a glance

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Population
74,581
Census ACS
Median income
$71,993
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
29
12,434 students

Quick facts

School name
The Sandusky Primary School
District
Sandusky City
Address
924 Ontario St, Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone
(419) 984-1300
County
Erie County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–02
Total enrollment
388
Teachers (FTE)
26
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
390447401603
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About The Sandusky Primary School
How many students attend The Sandusky Primary School?
The Sandusky Primary School enrolls approximately 388 students in grades KG-02.
Is The Sandusky Primary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
The Sandusky Primary School is an elementary school covering grades KG-02.
How many teachers does The Sandusky Primary School have?
The Sandusky Primary School employs 26 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at The Sandusky Primary School?
At The Sandusky Primary School, the student body is approximately 34% White, 6% Hispanic, 34% Black, 25% Two or more.
What district is The Sandusky Primary School in?
The Sandusky Primary School is part of Sandusky City.
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