Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sullivan Central Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Sullivan Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#495 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
13%
21%
White
68%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sullivan Central Elementary School's ranking?
Sullivan Central Elementary School is ranked #495 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Sullivan Central Elementary School?
301 students attend Sullivan Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Sullivan Central Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sullivan Central Elementary School?
Sullivan Central Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sullivan Central Elementary School offer ?
Sullivan Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sullivan Central Elementary School part of?
Sullivan Central Elementary School is part of Dickson County School District.
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