Enrollment
338
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ulysses, KS
Sullivan Elem
Federal NCES profile for Sullivan Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201242000068
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sullivan Elem earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Ulysses · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sullivan Elem has class sizes larger than 77% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan Elem ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Ulysses, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sullivan Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sullivan Elem
Sullivan Elem is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Ulysses, Kansas, enrolling 338 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 338 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 194 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #152, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (28%) (diversity index 46/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Ulysses spends $12,388 per pupil, 20% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Ulysses also operates Ulysses High (438 students) and Hickok Elem (350 students) alongside Sullivan Elem.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sullivan Elem compares
Sullivan Elem on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▲ 46% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Kansas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,388
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.5%
White 28.4%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Sullivan Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ulysses, which includes Sullivan Elem.
$12,388
Per student
-20%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.8%
State 71.7%
Federal 9.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sullivan Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulysses High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hickok Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kepley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ulysses Community Learning Center (Uclc) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Sullivan Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~338 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sullivan Elem
How many students attend Sullivan Elem?
Sullivan Elem has 338 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ulysses, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Elem is 15.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sullivan Elem?
62.3% of students at Sullivan Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sullivan Elem?
The largest demographic group at Sullivan Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment, in Ulysses, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sullivan Elem?
Sullivan Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sullivan Elem rank among public schools in Ulysses?
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan Elem ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Ulysses, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ulysses on the city page.
Is Sullivan Elem a good school?
Sullivan Elem earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ulysses?
Besides Sullivan Elem, Ulysses also operates Ulysses High (438 students), Hickok Elem (350 students), and Kepley Middle School (294 students). See the Ulysses district page for the complete list.
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