Serving 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sullivan Gardens Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sullivan Gardens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Sullivan Gardens Elementary School's student population of 204 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
16 teachers
Year Founded
2024
School Motto
Our Children, Our Future
School Rankings
Sullivan Gardens Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sullivan Gardens Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#850 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
16%
Black
2%
20%
White
94%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sullivan Gardens Elementary School's ranking?
Sullivan Gardens Elementary School is ranked #850 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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 34% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Sullivan Gardens Elementary School?
204 students attend Sullivan Gardens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Sullivan Gardens Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Sullivan Gardens Elementary School offer ?
Sullivan Gardens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sullivan Gardens Elementary School part of?
Sullivan Gardens Elementary School is part of Sullivan County School District.
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