The Early Learning Academy

351 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Hancock Elementary School, located at 2314 Hancock Street in Sandusky, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Sandusky City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in higher grade levels while nurturing a sense of community pride and personal responsibility.

The school is known for its dedication to creating an inclusive atmosphere where diverse student needs are met through structured curriculum and community engagement. As part of the Sandusky City Schools system, Hancock Elementary works to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application, often involving families and the local community in school activities. Through its location in the heart of Sandusky, the school remains a vital pillar for neighborhood families, focusing on building strong educational habits during the formative years of childhood.

351

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Early Learning Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	29
Black	115
Two or More	78
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
125 (35.6 %)
Black
115 (32.8 %)
Two or More
78 (22.2 %)
Hispanic
29 (8.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Sandusky City
Phone:	(419)984-1210
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 148

Kindergarten 203