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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50% in TN)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sullivan Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sullivan Central Elementary School's student population of 301 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sullivan Central Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)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%
15%
Black
13%
21%
White
68%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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