Sandusky Elementary School

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Sandusky Elementary School ranks 596 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sandusky Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Sandusky, Michigan, with a student population of 511. The school is part of the Sandusky Community School District, which is ranked 257 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Sandusky Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in M-Step test scores across grades and subjects, with 67.2% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 39.6%. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.8% in 2018-2019 to 27.4% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern. Sandusky Elementary also has a relatively high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.86% to 64.77% in recent years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Interestingly, Sandusky Elementary's female students and low-socioeconomic status students perform significantly better than their male and White student counterparts on state assessments, indicating the school may be effectively addressing the needs of these subgroups. Compared to nearby schools, such as Yale Elementary and Meyer Elementary, Sandusky Elementary's performance is generally on par or slightly below, but it outperforms schools like Brown City Elementary and Peck Community Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

395 S Sandusky Rd
Sandusky, MI 48471

(810) 648-2488

District: Sandusky Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
596^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,175

Students who attend Sandusky Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Sandusky JuniorSenior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 504

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.1%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sandusky Elementary School ranks better than 59.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.03. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.1%), Hispanic (3.8%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sandusky Elementary School is 16.1. (See more...)

Compare Sandusky Elementary School employs 31.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sandusky Elementary School is $13,175.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sandusky Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sandusky Elementary School 596^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Sandusky Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Sandusky Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sandusky Community School District 257^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sandusky Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sandusky Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	67.67	489^th	1580	69.1%
2016	59.55	609^th	1548	60.7%
2017	52.71	639^th	1466	56.4%
2018	63.24	557^th	1448	61.5%
2019	62.67	478^th	1408	66.1%
2021	46.40	568^th	1153	50.7%
2022	56.05	544^th	1344	59.5%
2023	59.95	551^st	1470	62.5%
2024	57.03	596^th	1486	59.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sandusky Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	63.64	438^th	1397	68.6%
2019	70.41	228^th	1134	79.9%
2021	57.57	263^rd	749	64.9%
2022	70.36	223^rd	1099	79.7%
2023	67.49	322^nd	1350	76.1%
2024	63.94	387^th	1381	72.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Sandusky Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	61.10	574^th	1443	60.2%
2019	61.33	417^th	1171	64.4%
2021	34.73	609^th	902	32.5%
2022	55.95	434^th	1106	60.8%
2023	65.69	371^st	1321	71.9%
2024	57.45	507^th	1342	62.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Sandusky Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	62.57	528^th	1446	63.5%
2019	63.90	384^th	1196	67.9%
2021	51.60	408^th	915	55.4%
2022	50.22	547^th	1139	52.0%
2023	45.61	692^nd	1334	48.1%
2024	46.71	682^nd	1347	49.4%

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Rank History for White students at Sandusky Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	50.04	637^th	1253	49.2%
2019	51.72	535^th	1128	52.6%
2021	39.44	610^th	1005	39.3%
2022	46.12	589^th	1102	46.6%
2023	47.93	622^nd	1198	48.1%
2024	45.46	642^nd	1204	46.7%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sandusky Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	507	2	3	19	2	2	535
2015	528	0	1	18	2	2	551
2016	543	0	3	18	2	2	568
2017	546	0	2	18	2	2	570
2018	575	2	2	16	2	3	600
2019	544	0	3	16	2	2	567
2020	554	0	2	13	2	8	579
2021	522	0	2	19	1	9	553
2022	510	0	2	11	1	12	536
2023	484	0	1	14	1	11	511
2024	469	0	2	19	1	13	504

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sandusky Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	535	25.7	20.8	60.4
2015	551	28.0	19.6	53.7
2016	568	28.0	20.2	50
2017	570	29.2	19.4	47.9
2018	600	30.2	19.8	55.8
2019	567	31.3	18.0	54.9
2020	579	31.3	18.4	55.8
2021	553	30.3	18.2	59.9
2022	536	27.5	19.4	60.4
2023	511	30.1	16.9	64.8
2024	504	31.1	16.1	63.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sandusky Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	535	25.7	20.8	60.4
2015	551	28.0	19.6	53.7
2016	568	28.0	20.2	50
2017	570	29.2	19.4	47.9
2018	600	30.2	19.8	55.8
2019	567	31.3	18.0	54.9
2020	579	31.3	18.4	55.8
2021	553	30.3	18.2	59.9
2022	536	27.5	19.4	60.4
2023	511	30.1	16.9	64.8
2024	504	31.1	16.1	63.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sandusky Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$947 (9.5%)	$8,991 (90.5%)	$9,938
2020	$977 (10.2%)	$8,624 (89.8%)	$9,601
2021	$1,148 (11.2%)	$9,131 (88.8%)	$10,278
2022	$1,561 (13.1%)	$10,335 (86.9%)	$11,896
2023	$1,350 (10.2%)	$11,825 (89.8%)	$13,175

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sandusky Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 478^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 551^st of 1470 Elementary schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sandusky Elementary School)	54	63	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sandusky Community School District)	54	63	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Sandusky Elementary School)	65.5	50.6	14.9%
3rd Grade Math (Sandusky Community School District)	65.5	50.6	14.9%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sandusky Elementary School)	48.3	62.5	14.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sandusky Community School District)	48.3	62.5	14.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Sandusky Elementary School)	58.6	53.6	5%
4th Grade Math (Sandusky Community School District)	58.6	53.6	5%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sandusky Elementary School)	48	53.9	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sandusky Community School District)	48	53.9	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Sandusky Elementary School)	30.7	22.4	8.3%
5th Grade Math (Sandusky Community School District)	30.7	22.4	8.3%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Sandusky Elementary School)	9.3	13.2	3.9%
5th Grade Social Studies (Sandusky Community School District)	9.3	13.2	3.9%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sandusky Elementary School)	62.3	37.8	24.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sandusky Community School District)	62.3	37.8	24.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (Sandusky Elementary School)	51.9	33.8	18.1%
6th Grade Math (Sandusky Community School District)	51.9	33.8	18.1%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	567	511	9.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	16	14	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	544	484	11%
Two or More Races	2	11	450%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.9%	64.8%	9.9%

Schools Near Sandusky Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				M-Step English Language Arts (2024)				M-Step Math (2024)				M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sandusky Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	395 S Sandusky Rd	Sandusky	48471	Sanilac County	Sandusky Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 648-2488	504	31	16.1	63.7%	469 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.6%)	57	596^th of 1486 public elementary schools	59.9%		60	551^st of 1470 public elementary schools	62.5%	45	67.2	55.6	50.8	47.6	70.7	37.0	25.4	25.6	28.8	13.6	$13,175	$1,350	$11,825
CarsonvillePort Sanilac Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4115 E Chandler St	Carsonville	48419	Sanilac County	Carsonville-Port Sanilac School District	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 657-9318	183	11	16.2	75.4%	171 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	39.4	859^th of 1486 public elementary schools	42.2%		46.9	738^th of 1470 public elementary schools	49.8%	121	32.1	43.5	31.6		46.4	34.8	26.3		37.8	16.2	$15,995	$2,287	$13,708
Deckerville Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	2633 Black River St	Deckerville	48427	Sanilac County	Deckerville Community School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(810) 376-9785	285	23	12.4	68.8%	263 (92.3%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	60.3	546^th of 1486 public elementary schools	63.3%		69.1	407^th of 1470 public elementary schools	72.3%	139	50.0	50.0	42.9	56.3	45.7	41.2	35.7	45.5	50.0	14.3	$9,978	$2,053	$7,926
Peck Community Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	222 E Lapeer St	Peck	48466	Sanilac County	Peck Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 378-5200	186	14	13.7	67.2%	176 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	34.4	944^th of 1486 public elementary schools	36.5%		40.5	846^th of 1470 public elementary schools	42.4%	98	37.5	48.0	28.1		30.0	32.0	25.8		25.8		$14,022	$2,043	$11,980
Marlette Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6230 Euclid St	Marlette	48453	Sanilac County	Marlette Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 635-4925	343	19	17.9	66.8%	296 (86.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.4%)	53.5	657^th of 1486 public elementary schools	55.8%		40.1	852^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	42.0%	195	43.6	40.0	48.0		46.4	34.0	42.0		52.0	14.0	$13,570	$4,090	$9,480
Frostick School	Public	PK, KG-4	57 S Howard Ave	Croswell	48422	Sanilac County	Croswell-Lexington Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 679-1100	331	22	14.7	71.9%	290 (87.6%)	4 (1.2%)	30 (9.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	74	338^th of 1486 public elementary schools	77.3%		78.2	273^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	81.4%	65	50.7	55.9			49.3	63.2					$14,686	$2,409	$12,277
Brown City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4290 2nd St	Brown City	48416	Sanilac County	Brown City Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 346-4700	367	23	16.2	68.1%	341 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)	56.5	607^th of 1486 public elementary schools	59.2%		51.4	672^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	54.3%	65	25.0	46.7	44.7	37.0	54.2	27.3	42.6	30.4	61.7	29.8	$14,887	$3,440	$11,447
Meyer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	7201 Lake St	Lexington	48450	Sanilac County	Croswell-Lexington Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 679-1200	289	22	13.4	53.6%	260 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	87.7	154^th of 1486 public elementary schools	89.6%		82.9	214^th of 1470 public elementary schools	85.4%	60	72.6	59.3			75.8	56.7					$13,588	$1,516	$12,072
Kingston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3644 Ross St	Kingston	48741	Tuscola County	Kingston Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 683-2284	310	17	18.7	67.7%	293 (94.5%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.3%)	55.2	629^th of 1486 public elementary schools	57.7%		60.7	540^th of 1470 public elementary schools	63.3%	89	42.9	44.1	53.2	32.4	55.1	52.9	27.7	32.4	42.6	17.0	$14,343	$2,462	$11,881
Yale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 School Dr	Yale	48097	St. Clair County	Yale Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 387-3231	342	21	16.4	55.6%	325 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	82.1	228^th of 1486 public elementary schools	84.7%		77.8	280^th of 1470 public elementary schools	81.0%	52	61.2	77.3	57.6		64.2	72.7	42.4		61.0	27.1	$13,270	$2,306	$10,964

Frequently Asked Questions about Sandusky Elementary School

How many students attend Sandusky Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 504 students attended Sandusky Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Sandusky Elementary School?

Students at Sandusky Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Sandusky Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sandusky Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Sandusky JuniorSenior High School

Is Sandusky Elementary School a good school?

Sandusky Elementary School ranks 596^th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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Sandusky Community School District

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