Sullivan Elementary

Set in Sullivan, Wisconsin, Sullivan Elementary is a cozy elementary campus, part of Jefferson School District. It teaches 144 students across grades pre-K through 5. That puts it 55% smaller than the typical public school in Wisconsin, which averages around 323 students.

Jefferson School District runs 5 schools in total, collectively educating 1,612 students. Sullivan Elementary is one of those campuses.

Demographically, Sullivan Elementary logs that nearly all students (95%) are White. The remainder looks like 2% Hispanic.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, Sullivan Elementary has 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.6:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 14.7:1 average. An estimated 24% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is below Jefferson County's rate of about 35%.

With demographic context factored in, Sullivan Elementary sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 63.2%; this one delivers 60.2%.

In the broader community, census data for Jefferson County shows median household income runs about $83,750, about 29% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. Across Jefferson County's 31 public schools (combined enrollment of about 9,194 students), Sullivan Elementary is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Kettle Moraine Middle, roughly 6.2 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 8 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas. Among the 9 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Sullivan Elementary ranks 7th on composite proficiency, below the local average of 67.2%.

The campus sits in a low-density setting.

Five-year trend. Sullivan Elementary's enrollment has shrank 37% since 2018, when it stood at 230 (now 144). The White share of enrollment ticked up from 84% to 95% over that span. Class-load math has narrowed: from 16.8:1 in 2018 to 12.6:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.