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Sullivan Elem School

Elementary School · Sullivan Cusd 300 · Sullivan, IL

A Sullivan Cusd 300 elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

910 N Graham St, Sullivan, IL 61951

  • Math 37% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$11,306
Chronic Absenteeism7.8%

Students at Sullivan Elem School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 54 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Sullivan Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low142/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sullivan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,234

Median home value

$136,400

Median rent

$793/mo

College educated

22.2%

Homeownership

81.3%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61951; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Sullivan Cusd 300

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$11,306NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sullivan Elem School is listed in Sullivan CUSD 300; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sullivan Elem School

Sullivan Elem School is a public elementary school in Sullivan, IL, part of Sullivan Cusd 300, serving approximately 561 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,038 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sullivan Elem School

What grades does Sullivan Elem School serve?

Sullivan Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Sullivan Elem School?

Sullivan Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 561 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Elem School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sullivan Elem School rank in IL?

Sullivan Elem School ranks #2,038 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Sullivan Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sullivan Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Sullivan Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sullivan Elem School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sullivan Elem School a charter school?

No, Sullivan Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sullivan Elem School a Title I school?

No, Sullivan Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sullivan Elem School?

53.3% of students at Sullivan Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
561
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Moultrie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.8%
Area population (ZIP 61951)
7,654
Area average commute
19.6 min
Area median age
40.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61951; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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