- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Sullivan Elem held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.1 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 201242000068 · Ulysses, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 15.4:1 · 62.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Ulysses High (438 students)
Sullivan Elem held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.1 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Sullivan Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ulysses High
Ulysses High
438 students
- Hickok Elem
Hickok Elem
350 students
- This school
Sullivan Elem
338 students
- Kepley Middle
Kepley Middle School
294 students
- Ulysses Commun 97
Ulysses Community Learning Center (Uclc)
97 students
What this shows Sullivan Elem reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sullivan Elem compares
Sullivan Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,734
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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.
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
District finance for Ulysses reports $12,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~338 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.