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#644 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 50% in state
Sullivan Elem
Elementary School · Ulysses · Ulysses, KS
An Ulysses elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
600 W Nebraska, Ulysses, KS 67880
- Math 24% proficient (2025)
- Reading 31% proficient (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sullivan Elem score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sullivan Elem 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low144/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ulysses), 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
$73,229
Median home value
$145,600
Median rent
$704/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67880; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Ulysses
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,734NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sullivan Elem is listed in Ulysses; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sullivan Elem
Sullivan Elem is a public elementary school in Ulysses, KS, part of Ulysses, serving approximately 318 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #644 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sullivan Elem
What grades does Sullivan Elem serve?
Sullivan Elem serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Sullivan Elem?
Sullivan Elem has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Elem is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sullivan Elem rank in KS?
Sullivan Elem ranks #644 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Sullivan Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Sullivan Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sullivan Elem has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sullivan Elem a charter school?
No, Sullivan Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sullivan Elem a Title I school?
No, Sullivan Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sullivan Elem?
77.4% of students at Sullivan Elem 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 318
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (620) 356-1742
- Area population (ZIP 67880)
- 7,316
- Area median age
- 33.2
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 67880; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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