Serving 247 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sullivan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
21%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
66%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Sullivan Elementary School?
247 students attend Sullivan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Sullivan Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sullivan Elementary School?
Sullivan Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sullivan Elementary School offer ?
Sullivan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sullivan Elementary School part of?
Sullivan Elementary School is part of L'anse Area Schools School District.
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