Sullivan STEAM School is a school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, which serves 600 students from preschool through eighth grade. The School houses a whole-day Kindergarten program as well as Early Childhood Special Education and Early Family Childhood Education programs.
Serving 640 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sullivan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sullivan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sullivan Elementary School's student population of 640 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
640 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sullivan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sullivan Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1656 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
65%
12%
White
11%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Minneapolis Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sting
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sullivan Elementary School's ranking?
Sullivan Elementary School is ranked #1656 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Sullivan Elementary School often compared to?
Sullivan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sullivan Elementary School?
640 students attend Sullivan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Sullivan Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sullivan Elementary School?
Sullivan Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sullivan Elementary School offer ?
Sullivan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sullivan Elementary School part of?
Sullivan Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Sullivan Elementary School located?
Sullivan Elementary School is located in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 9 other public schools located in Longfellow.
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