The Sandusky Primary School

453 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Ontario Elementary School, located at 924 Ontario St in Sandusky, Ohio, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Sandusky City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing the development of core academic skills alongside social and emotional growth. By focusing on individualized instruction and student engagement, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success in a community-centered setting.

Beyond the classroom, Ontario Elementary plays a vital role in the local Sandusky community, often serving as a hub for student activities and family engagement. The school staff works to implement district-wide standards while utilizing the facility’s resources to promote literacy, mathematics, and character education. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and achievement, Ontario Elementary strives to create a stable and encouraging atmosphere where students are empowered to meet grade-level benchmarks and develop a lifelong love for learning.

453

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Sandusky Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	30
Black	154
Two or More	110

White
159 (35.1 %)
Black
154 (34.0 %)
Two or More
110 (24.3 %)
Hispanic
30 (6.6 %)

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)984-1251
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
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

Kindergarten 1

Grade 1 246

Grade 2 206