Sullivan CUSD 300 School District

725 N Main St
Sullivan, IL 61951-1114
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,148 students in Sullivan CUSD 300 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Sullivan CUSD 300 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
1,148 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sullivan CUSD 300 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#449 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
27%
29%
30%
53%
50%
87%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
3%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
93%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,509 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,631 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,509
$22,455
Spending / Student
$13,631
$21,692

Best Sullivan CUSD 300 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
910 N Graham St
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2321
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Sullivan High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
725 N Main St
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8311
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
735 N Main St
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8381
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sullivan CUSD 300 School District?
Sullivan CUSD 300 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,148 students.
What is the rank of Sullivan CUSD 300 School District?
Sullivan CUSD 300 School District is ranked #450 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sullivan CUSD 300 School District?
93% of Sullivan CUSD 300 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sullivan CUSD 300 School District?
Sullivan CUSD 300 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Sullivan CUSD 300 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,631 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,148 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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