Sandusky Elementary School
Tel:
(810) 648-2488
Sandusky Elementary School serves 600 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Sandusky Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Sandusky Elementary School's student population of 600 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 600 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Sandusky Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sandusky Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1056 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 43% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 3% |
Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
Black | n/a | 18% |
White | 96% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Sandusky Community School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Sandusky Elementary School is Sandusky Juniorsenior High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sanilac Isd Special Education Services (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sandusky Sandusky Juniorsenior High School Grades: 7-12 | 455 students
0.1 miles
191 Pine Tree Ln
Sandusky, MI 48471
(810) 648-3401 0.1 7-12 455 - Sandusky Sanilac Isd Special Education Services Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 66 students
0.7 miles
46 North Jackson St
Sandusky, MI 48471
(810) 648-2200 0.7 PK-12 66 - Sandusky Community Based Early Childhood Services Grades: PK
6.7 miles
46 N Jackson Street
Sandusky, MI 48471
(810) 648-2200 6.7 PK n/a - Peck Sanilac Career Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
6.7 miles
175 East Aitken Rd
Peck, MI 48466
(810) 648-4700 6.7 9-12 n/a - Carsonville Carsonvilleport Sanilac Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 163 students
8.2 miles
4115 East Chandler St
Carsonville, MI 48419
(810) 657-9318 8.2 PK-5 163
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