Furry Elementary School

495 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Furry Elementary School, located at 310 Douglas Drive in Sandusky, Ohio, is a public elementary school serving students within the Sandusky City Schools district. As a key part of the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education, fostering early academic growth, and promoting a supportive social environment for children during their primary years of schooling.

The school is known for its commitment to student development, emphasizing core curriculum areas such as literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and community engagement, Furry Elementary works to prepare its diverse student body for successful transitions into middle school, often collaborating with local families and staff to create a structured and encouraging learning atmosphere.

495

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Furry Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	348
Hispanic	71
Black	16
Asian	2
Two or More	55
American Indian	3

White
348 (70.3%)
Hispanic
71 (14.3%)
Two or More
55 (11.1%)
Black
16 (3.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Perkins Local
Phone:	(419)625-4352
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	121
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 107

Kindergarten 111

Grade 1 144

Grade 2 133