- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kingsport, TN
Sullivan Gardens Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sullivan Gardens Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470399001649
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sullivan Gardens Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Tennessee schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #5 of 12
- schools in Kingsport · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 204
- students enrolled
Sullivan Gardens Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan Gardens Elementary ranks #5 of 12 schools in Kingsport, TN.
School address
District: Sullivan County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470399001649 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Sullivan Gardens Elementary shrank from 230 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 470399001649 · Kingsport, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
204 enr · 12:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: West Ridge High School (1,612 students)
Sullivan Gardens Elementary shrank from 230 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Sullivan Gardens Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Ridge Hig
West Ridge High School
1,612 students
- Sullivan East
Sullivan East High School
816 students
- Sullivan Heigh 630
Sullivan Heights Middle School
630 students
- Holston Elemen 605
Holston Elementary
605 students
- Sullivan Centr 604
Sullivan Central Middle School
604 students
- This school 204
Sullivan Gardens Elementary
204 students
What this shows Sullivan Gardens Elementary reports 204 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sullivan Gardens Elementary compares
Sullivan Gardens Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 17% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,468
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.6%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.3, Sullivan Gardens Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Sullivan County reports $11,468 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sullivan Gardens Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sullivan East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Heights Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holston Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Central Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sullivan Gardens Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Kingsport
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sullivan Heights Middle School
Standard public school
630 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Andrew Johnson Elementary School
Standard public school
558 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Ketron Elementary School
Standard public school
508 students 11:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
497 students 16:1 students per teacher
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
430 students 13:1 students per teacher
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
420 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~204 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sullivan Gardens Elementary
How many students attend Sullivan Gardens Elementary?
Sullivan Gardens Elementary has 204 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kingsport, TN. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Gardens Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Gardens Elementary is 12:1, which is 22% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sullivan Gardens Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sullivan Gardens Elementary is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Kingsport, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sullivan Gardens Elementary?
Sullivan Gardens Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Gardens Elementary rank among schools in Kingsport?
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan Gardens Elementary ranks #5 of 12 schools in Kingsport, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kingsport on the city page.
What other schools are in Sullivan County?
Besides Sullivan Gardens Elementary, Sullivan County also operates West Ridge High School (1,612 students), Sullivan East High School (816 students), and Sullivan Heights Middle School (630 students). See the Sullivan County district page for the complete list.