Sullivan Elementary School

Sullivan Elementary School, a reasonably sized elementary school in Sullivan, Indiana, part of Southwest School Corporation, serves 627 students, covering grades pre-K through 5. That puts it 44% bigger than the typical public school in Indiana, which averages around 436 students.

Southwest School Corporation comprises 5 schools with combined enrollment of 1,776 students; Sullivan Elementary School is among them.

On demographics, Sullivan Elementary School reports that nearly all students (95%) are White. Other groups include 2% multiracial. Compared to Sullivan County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 41 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 15.4:1 students per teacher. That tracks the state average closely. An estimated 52% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Sullivan Elementary School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 39.0%; this one delivers 32.9%.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Sullivan County put median household earnings sit near $56,204, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Sullivan County's 10 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,108 students), Sullivan Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

Sullivan Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Sullivan Elementary School at 4th of 8; the average score across the group is 31.9%.

Geographically, the school is in a countryside area.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count showed little movement: 620 students in 2018 compared to 627 in 2025. Class-load math has pulled in: from 19.4:1 in 2018 to 15.4:1 in 2025.

On this page, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.