Venice Heights Elementary School (Closed 2023)

4501 Venice Heights Blvd
Sandusky, OH 44870
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Venice Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 64%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (19-20)
288 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(18-19)
45-49%
63%
(18-19)
50-54%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)
4%
6%
Black
(19-20)
33%
17%
White
(19-20)
43%
69%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
20%
5%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% OH state average).
How many students attend Venice Heights Elementary School?
288 students attend Venice Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Venice Heights Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 20% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Venice Heights Elementary School offer ?
Venice Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Venice Heights Elementary School part of?
Venice Heights Elementary School is part of Sandusky City School District.

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