Sandusky Elementary School

471 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Sandusky Elementary School, located at 395 S Sandusky Rd in Sandusky, Michigan, serves as a central pillar of the local community’s educational system. As part of the Sandusky Community Schools district, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in their formative years. It is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while also promoting the social and emotional development of its young learners.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Sandusky, often acting as a hub for community involvement and parent-teacher collaboration. By balancing traditional curriculum requirements with enrichment opportunities, Sandusky Elementary aims to prepare its students for success as they transition into the middle and high school levels. With a commitment to localized education, the school prioritizes small-group learning and a welcoming culture that encourages students to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

471

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandusky Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	435
Hispanic	19
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
435 (92.4%)
Hispanic
19 (4.0%)
Two or More
12 (2.5%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sandusky Community School District
Phone:	(810)648-2488
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	230
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 79

Grade 6 61