- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sullivan, IL
Sullivan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sullivan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173813003907
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sullivan Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Sullivan · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 266
- students enrolled
Sullivan Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sullivan, IL.
School address
District: Sullivan Cusd 300 · Illinois
NCES ID 173813003907 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-81 students YoY
Sullivan Middle School shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (-24.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-81 students YoY 173813003907 · Sullivan, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Sullivan Elem School (565 students)
Sullivan Middle School shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (-24.3%). Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Sullivan Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sullivan Elem
Sullivan Elem School
565 students
- Sullivan High
Sullivan High School
317 students
- This school
Sullivan Middle School
266 students
What this shows Sullivan Middle School reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sullivan Middle School compares
Sullivan Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Illinois - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Sullivan Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sullivan High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sullivan Middle 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sullivan Middle School
How many students attend Sullivan Middle School?
Sullivan Middle School has 266 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sullivan, IL. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), down 81.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 23% 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sullivan Middle School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Sullivan, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sullivan Middle School?
Sullivan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Sullivan?
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Sullivan Cusd 300 also operates Sullivan Elem School (565 students) and Sullivan High School (317 students). See the Sullivan Cusd 300 district page for the complete list.