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#561 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 27% in state

Sullivan Elementary

Elementary School · Jefferson School District · Sullivan, WI

A Jefferson School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

618 Bakertown Rd, Sullivan, WI 53178

  • Math 62% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 62% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62.1% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62.4% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+7.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.2 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$15,386
Chronic Absenteeism8.6%

Students at Sullivan Elementary score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency62%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency62%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
36%
2025
Math
62%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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

21.7%

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 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low168/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$94,522

Median home value

$337,800

Median rent

$847/mo

College educated

23.6%

Homeownership

74.2%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53178; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Jefferson School District

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
East ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–5Not available270Compare →
West ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–5Not available257Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Jefferson School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$15,386NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sullivan Elementary is listed in Jefferson School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sullivan Elementary

Sullivan Elementary is a public elementary school in Sullivan, WI, part of Jefferson School District, serving approximately 152 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #561 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% 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 152 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Elementary is 13.8:1. 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 #561 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Sullivan Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Sullivan Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% 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?

21.7% 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
152
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.6%
Area population (ZIP 53178)
2,741
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
49
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 53178; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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