Skip to main content

Below Average

#1906 of 2,105 schools in WI

Sullivan Elementary

Elementary School · Green Bay Area Public School District · Green Bay, WI

A Green Bay Area Public School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1567 Deckner Ave, Green Bay, WI 54302

  • Math 17% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 17% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency16.6% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17.3% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-37.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-33.9 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected-7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$15,394
Chronic Absenteeism38.3%

Students at Sullivan Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency17%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency17%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 57 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 17% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
19%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2013
Math
23%
ELA
12%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
19%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
18%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
19%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
19%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
11%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
11%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
12%
2025
Math
17%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (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 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

81.5%

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.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Sullivan Elementary 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 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 72Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,810/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Green Bay), 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

$55,772

Median home value

$164,500

Median rent

$881/mo

College educated

19.1%

Homeownership

49.9%

Poverty rate

24.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Green Bay Area Catholic Education, Inc.Private · tuition6.0privatePK–90.4 mi2,003Compare →
Nicolet ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–50.7 mi310Compare →
Bay ViewEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–120.8 mi18Compare →
Dr Rosa Minoka-hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2K–120.8 mi67Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Green Bay Area Public School District

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#32 of 42
District spending per student
$15,394NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sullivan Elementary is listed in Green Bay Area Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sullivan Elementary

Sullivan Elementary is a public elementary school in Green Bay, WI, part of Green Bay Area Public School District, serving approximately 637 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,906 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sullivan Elementary

What grades does Sullivan Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Sullivan Elementary?

Sullivan Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 637 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Elementary is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sullivan Elementary rank in WI?

Sullivan Elementary ranks #1,906 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Sullivan Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Sullivan Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sullivan Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Sullivan Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Sullivan Elementary a Title I school?

No, Sullivan Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

81.5% of students at Sullivan Elementary 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
637
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Brown County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.3%
Area population (ZIP 54302)
31,426
Area average commute
19.3 min
Area median age
33.2
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 54302; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.