FURRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Furry Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Perkins Local school district, located in Sandusky, OH with about 447 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Furry Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact Furry Elementary School at (419) 625-4352 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

310 Douglas Dr
Sandusky, OH 44870-5744
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FURRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sandusky, OH with about 447 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Perkins Local
Total Students:
447
Teachers:
23
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 447 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FURRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
77.2%
Two or more races
11.0%
Hispanic/Latino
6.7%
Black or African American
4.0%
Asian
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.