SULLIVAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sullivan Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 513 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Sullivan Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sullivan Elementary School, located in the South Chicago neighborhood, serves a diverse student population as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. The school is deeply embedded in its local community, focusing on providing foundational education to students from preschool through eighth grade. Its mission typically centers on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic growth while addressing the social and emotional needs of its students.

Like many schools in the CPS system, Sullivan Elementary emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and science instruction while striving to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere. The school often engages in community-building initiatives and extracurricular programming designed to broaden student experiences beyond the classroom. By leveraging its location on Mackinaw Avenue, Sullivan remains a vital neighborhood anchor dedicated to preparing its students for success in high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Sullivan Elem School at (773) 535-6585 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.