Furry Elementary School serves 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Attendance Zone: Furry Elementary School serves the entire district in Sandusky, OH, covering an area of 48.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 8.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Furry Elementary School's student population of 495 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
495 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The Pirate Way – Trust. Own. Connect
School Rankings
The diversity score of Furry Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
3%
17%
White
70%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.3%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Furry Elementary School often compared to?
Furry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Early Learning Academy, Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem) by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Furry Elementary School?
495 students attend Furry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Furry Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Furry Elementary School?
Furry Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Furry Elementary School offer ?
Furry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Furry Elementary School part of?
Furry Elementary School is part of Perkins Local School District.
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