Sullivan Language Immersion Academy

Sullivan Language Immersion Academy is a public K-5 elementary school serving 455 students in Fairfield, California, as part of the Fairfield-Suisun Unified school district, and it specializes in a Spanish language immersion program.

The school presents a mixed picture for parents. Its core strength is its specialized mission: students perform better in Spanish language skills than many peers in the district and state. Furthermore, the school has a significant advantage in student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 16.8%, which is much lower than nearby schools like Weir Preparatory Academy (37.7%) and Anna Kyle Elementary (35.5%). However, academic performance in core subjects like English, math, and science is consistently below both district and state averages, and recent years show concerning downward trends in these areas and in the school's statewide ranking.

When compared to schools in close proximity, Sullivan sits in the middle socioeconomically but shows stark academic differences. For example, K. I. Jones Elementary, less than a mile away, ranks in the 77th percentile with over 60% proficiency in English, while Sullivan ranks in the 17th percentile. This suggests families should consider how the language immersion model aligns with their child's needs, as the program shows clear success in Spanish acquisition but has not yet translated to stronger outcomes in standard academic subjects.