Sullivan Gardens Elementary

www.scde.k12.tn.us/ses/

230 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sullivan Gardens K-8 is a public school located in Kingsport, Tennessee, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Sullivan County School District, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education that bridges the gap between early childhood learning and high school preparation. The school focuses on fostering academic growth and personal development within a supportive community environment, aiming to equip students with the essential skills needed for their future educational endeavors.

The school emphasizes a traditional K-8 structure, which allows for consistent long-term mentorship and a cohesive learning experience as students progress through their developmental years. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and student engagement, Sullivan Gardens works to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational resources and local student development in the Kingsport area.

230

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sullivan Gardens Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	2

White
217 (94.3 %)
Two or More
6 (2.6 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.9 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Sullivan County
Phone:	(423)354-1770
Website:	http://www.scde.k12.tn.us/ses/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 37