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#2690 of 3,441 schools in OH

Sullivant Elementary School

Elementary School · Columbus City Schools District

791 Griggs Ave, Columbus, OH 43223

Enrollment

241

Student-Teacher

15.1:1

Score

4.9

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#2,690 of 3,441

In Columbus

#113 of 224

public schools

In district

#50 of 114

Columbus City Schools District

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Sullivant Elementary School

4.9/10

Elementary School in Columbus · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

United Preparatory Academy

2.8/10

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4.2/10

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About Sullivant Elementary School

Sullivant Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, OH, part of Columbus City Schools District. Sullivant Elementary School serves approximately 241 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Sullivant Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,690 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Sullivant Elementary School show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 4.9 · Below Average
  • District avg 5.1
  • OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Sullivant Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

65% of students at Sullivant Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.1Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-34.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,308
Chronic Absenteeism64.7%

Sullivant Elementary School — Students at Sullivant Elementary School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 23.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 33.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
2.5%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
2.5%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
21.4%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.1/10.

How Sullivant Elementary School Compares

See how Sullivant Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.9/10
22th percentile in OH
Academic
2.1/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
6.1/10
Average
Environment
6.3/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
16 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
64.7%

Location

791 Griggs Ave, Columbus, OH 43223

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sullivant Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Central Point Preparatory Academy (rated 6.3/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST MARY SCHOOL (rated 6.2/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 6.1/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Columbus, see our Columbus schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi
School Distance Rating
United Preparatory Academy Columbus 1.0 mi 2.8
Avondale Elementary School Columbus 0.9 mi 4.2
Central High School Columbus 1.0 mi 5.4
Franklinton High School Columbus 1.0 mi 5.6
Capital High School Columbus 0.9 mi 4.7
Flex High School Columbus 1.1 mi 3.5
Central Point Preparatory Academy Columbus 0.9 mi 6.3
Franklinton Prep High School Columbus 1.3 mi 4.9
Starling PK-8 Columbus 1.3 mi 2.5
Stewart Alternative Elementary School Columbus 1.2 mi 4.7
ST MARY SCHOOL Columbus 1.3 mi 6.2
Columbus Downtown High School Columbus 1.5 mi 4.4
Early College Academy Columbus 1.6 mi 2.3
Southwood Elementary School Columbus 1.6 mi 4.0
Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus Columbus 1.7 mi 2.7
ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Columbus 1.6 mi 6.1
AKILI CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Columbus 1.8 mi 7.2
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village Columbus 1.7 mi 2.0
East Franklin Elementary School Columbus 1.8 mi 3.0
Siebert Elementary School Columbus 1.7 mi 5.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 43223 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$45,902

Median Home Value

$113,600

Median Rent

$1,063/mo

Population

27,427

College Educated

10.9%

Homeownership

45.2%

Avg Commute

24.2 min

Poverty Rate

31.7%

Median Age

33.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sullivant Elementary School

What grades does Sullivant Elementary School serve?

Sullivant Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Sullivant Elementary School?

Sullivant Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sullivant Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sullivant Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sullivant Elementary School rank in OH?

Sullivant Elementary School ranks #2,690 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Sullivant Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sullivant Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Sullivant Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sullivant Elementary School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sullivant Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Sullivant Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Sullivant Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
49 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
30 Some Transit
Bike Score
41 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
241
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
64.7%

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