Enrollment
565
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sullivan, IL
Sullivan Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Sullivan Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173813003905
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sullivan Elem School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Sullivan · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 565
- students enrolled
Sullivan Elem School has class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sullivan, IL.
School address
District: Sullivan Cusd 300 · Illinois
NCES ID 173813003905 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sullivan Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sullivan Elem School
Sullivan Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sullivan, Illinois, enrolling 565 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.9:1 is larger than about 97% of Illinois schools and 49% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 565 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
13.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Sullivan Cusd 300 spends $10,588 per pupil, 38% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Sullivan Cusd 300 also operates Sullivan High School (317 students) and Sullivan Middle School (266 students) alongside Sullivan Elem School.
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 School compares
Sullivan Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 49% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 97% in Illinois - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,588
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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
White 93.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Sullivan Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sullivan Cusd 300, which includes Sullivan Elem School.
$10,588
Per student
-38%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 46.3%
Federal 16.2%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sullivan Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~565 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sullivan Elem School
How many students attend Sullivan Elem School?
Sullivan Elem School has 565 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sullivan, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Elem School is 20.9:1, which is 49% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sullivan Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Sullivan Elem School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Sullivan, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sullivan Elem School?
Sullivan Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Sullivan?
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sullivan, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sullivan on the city page.
Is Sullivan Elem School a good school?
Sullivan Elem School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois 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 Sullivan Cusd 300?
Besides Sullivan Elem School, Sullivan Cusd 300 also operates Sullivan High School (317 students) and Sullivan Middle School (266 students). See the Sullivan Cusd 300 district page for the complete list.
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