Serving 619 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sullivan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 619 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sullivan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sullivan Elementary School's student population of 619 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
619 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sullivan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sullivan Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1624 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
73%
12%
White
10%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sullivan Elementary School's ranking?
Sullivan Elementary School is ranked #1624 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Sullivan Elementary School often compared to?
Sullivan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Sullivan Elementary School?
619 students attend Sullivan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Sullivan Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sullivan Elementary School?
Sullivan Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sullivan Elementary School offer ?
Sullivan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sullivan Elementary School part of?
Sullivan Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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