At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
640
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
85%+37pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
SULLIVAN ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades -1–8 in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. The school enrolls 640 students. It is part of the Minneapolis Public School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–8
DistrictMinneapolis Public School District
County27053
CityMINNEAPOLIS
ZIP55406
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID272124002297
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment640
White11.2%
Hispanic / Latino10.0%
Black / African American65.0%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races8.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
11.2%
Hispanic
10.0%
Black
65.0%
Asian
1.1%
Two+
8.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.