Sullivan School (Closed 2014)

Sullivan School serves 234 students in grades Kindergarten-4. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
234 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (RI)
(12-13)
40-44%
58%
(12-13)
45-49%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
34%
30%
Black
24%
9%
White
25%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.75
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% RI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% RI state average).
How many students attend Sullivan School?
234 students attend Sullivan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Sullivan School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sullivan School?
Sullivan School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sullivan School offer ?
Sullivan School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Sullivan School part of?
Sullivan School is part of Newport School District.

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