- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Sullivan Elementary School held near 651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 181086001771 · Sullivan, IN Other · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 14.9:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Sullivan High School (528 students)
Sullivan Elementary School held near 651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Sullivan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sullivan Elementary School
627 students
- Sullivan High
Sullivan High School
528 students
- Sullivan Middl
Sullivan Middle School
353 students
- Carlisle Eleme 188
Carlisle Elementary School
188 students
- Carlisle Middl 80
Carlisle Middle School
80 students
What this shows Sullivan Elementary School reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sullivan Elementary School compares
Sullivan Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,997
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Southwest School Corporation reports $12,997 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~627 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 663 (2022-23) → 651 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.