- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+77 students YoY
Sullivan Elem School grew from 484 students in 2022-23 to 561 in 2023-24 (+15.9%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+77 students YoY 173813003905 · Sullivan, IL Other · MID · TRAD
565 enr · 20.9:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Sullivan High School (317 students)
Sullivan Elem School grew from 484 students in 2022-23 to 561 in 2023-24 (+15.9%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Sullivan Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sullivan Elem School
565 students
- Sullivan High
Sullivan High School
317 students
- Sullivan Middl
Sullivan Middle School
266 students
What this shows Sullivan Elem School reports 565 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sullivan Elem School compares
Sullivan Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,306
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Sullivan Cusd 300 reports $11,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other 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 (~565 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), up 77.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.