Serving 453 students in grades Kindergarten-2, The Sandusky Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Math Proficiency: 34%
- Reading Proficiency: 39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Sandusky Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
The Sandusky Primary School's student population of 453 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Sandusky Primary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)39%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
34%
17%
White
35%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
24%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Sandusky Primary School often compared to?
The Sandusky Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Early Learning Academy, The Sandusky Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% OH state average).
How many students attend The Sandusky Primary School?
453 students attend The Sandusky Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of The Sandusky Primary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 24% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Sandusky Primary School?
The Sandusky Primary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Sandusky Primary School offer ?
The Sandusky Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is The Sandusky Primary School part of?
The Sandusky Primary School is part of Sandusky City School District.
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