Enrollment
627
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sullivan, IN
Sullivan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sullivan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181086001771
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sullivan Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Sullivan · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sullivan Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Sullivan, IN.
School address
District: Southwest School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 181086001771 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sullivan Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sullivan Elementary School
Sullivan Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sullivan, Indiana, enrolling 627 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 627 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 511 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #85.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Southwest School Corporation also operates Sullivan High School (528 students) and Sullivan Middle School (353 students) alongside Sullivan Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Sullivan Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 17% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Indiana - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$12,485
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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 94.6%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Sullivan Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southwest School Corporation, which includes Sullivan Elementary School.
$12,485
Per student
+3%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 57.0%
Federal 11.5%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlisle Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carlisle Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sullivan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~627 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sullivan Elementary School
How many students attend Sullivan Elementary School?
Sullivan Elementary School has 627 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sullivan, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 5% 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 Elementary School?
41.2% of students at Sullivan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sullivan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sullivan Elementary School is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Sullivan, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sullivan Elementary School?
Sullivan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sullivan Elementary School rank among public schools in Sullivan?
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Sullivan, IN. 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 Elementary School a good school?
Sullivan Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana 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 Southwest School Corporation?
Besides Sullivan Elementary School, Southwest School Corporation also operates Sullivan High School (528 students), Sullivan Middle School (353 students), and Carlisle Elementary School (188 students). See the Southwest School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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