- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sullivan, MO
Sullivan Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Sullivan Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292976002055
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sullivan Elem. earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Sullivan · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sullivan Elem. has class sizes smaller than 82% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan Elem. ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Sullivan, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Sullivan Elem. shrank from 434 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 292976002055 · Sullivan, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 9.9:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Sullivan Sr. High (668 students)
Sullivan Elem. shrank from 434 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Sullivan Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sullivan Sr. H
Sullivan Sr. High
668 students
- Sullivan Prima
Sullivan Primary
453 students
- Sullivan Middl
Sullivan Middle
434 students
- This school
Sullivan Elem.
386 students
What this shows Sullivan Elem. reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sullivan Elem. compares
Sullivan Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 23% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 7% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 18% in Missouri - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$10,963
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Sullivan Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sullivan reports $10,963 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sullivan Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sullivan Elem.
How many students attend Sullivan Elem.?
Sullivan Elem. has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sullivan, MO. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Elem. is 9.9:1, which is 23% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sullivan Elem.?
42.9% of students at Sullivan Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sullivan Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Sullivan Elem. is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Sullivan, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sullivan Elem.?
Sullivan Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sullivan Elem. rank among elementary schools in Sullivan?
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan Elem. ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Sullivan, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sullivan on the city page.
What other schools are in Sullivan?
Besides Sullivan Elem., Sullivan also operates Sullivan Sr. High (668 students), Sullivan Primary (453 students), and Sullivan Middle (434 students). See the Sullivan district page for the complete list.