Serving 234 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sullivan School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
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

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
58%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(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



Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
38%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%

School Statewide Testing
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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