Below Average
#2982 of 3,441 schools in OH
The Early Learning Academy
Elementary School · Sandusky City · Sandusky, OH
A Sandusky City elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2314 Hancock St, Sandusky, OH 44870
- Math 32% proficient (2019)
- Reading 37% proficient (2019)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Early Learning Academy score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 35% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,994/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sandusky), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,797
Median home value
$148,600
Median rent
$863/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44870; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandusky Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–2 | 1.0 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Monroe Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 190 | Compare → |
| Sandusky Central Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Sandusky Central Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 522 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sandusky City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,349NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Early Learning Academy is listed in Sandusky City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Early Learning Academy
The Early Learning Academy is a public elementary school in Sandusky, OH, part of Sandusky City, serving approximately 364 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,982 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Early Learning Academy
What grades does The Early Learning Academy serve?
The Early Learning Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend The Early Learning Academy?
The Early Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Early Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Early Learning Academy is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Early Learning Academy rank in OH?
The Early Learning Academy ranks #2,982 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is The Early Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The Early Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at The Early Learning Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Early Learning Academy has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is The Early Learning Academy a charter school?
No, The Early Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Early Learning Academy a Title I school?
No, The Early Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 364
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (419) 984-1210
- Area population (ZIP 44870)
- 39,817
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44870; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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