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#3132 of 3,441 schools in OH
The Sandusky Primary School
Elementary School · Sandusky City · Sandusky, OH
A Sandusky City elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
924 Ontario St, Sandusky, OH 44870
- Math 34% proficient (2019)
- Reading 39% proficient (2019)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Sandusky Primary School score 36% 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 40 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 37% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where The Sandusky Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 190 | Compare → |
| Sandusky Central Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Sandusky Central Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| The Early Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 364 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #5 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 Sandusky Primary School is listed in Sandusky City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Sandusky Primary School
The Sandusky Primary School is a public elementary school in Sandusky, OH, part of Sandusky City, serving approximately 433 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,132 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Sandusky Primary School
What grades does The Sandusky Primary School serve?
The Sandusky Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend The Sandusky Primary School?
The Sandusky Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Sandusky Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Sandusky Primary School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Sandusky Primary School rank in OH?
The Sandusky Primary School ranks #3,132 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is The Sandusky Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Sandusky Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Sandusky Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Sandusky Primary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is The Sandusky Primary School a charter school?
No, The Sandusky Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Sandusky Primary School a Title I school?
No, The Sandusky Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 433
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.4%
- Phone
- (419) 984-1300
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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