Sullivan's Island Elementary

Summary:

Sullivan's Island Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school in Sullivans Island, South Carolina, serving 475 students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school is part of the Charleston 01 school district, which is ranked 24th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Sullivan's Island Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in South Carolina, with a statewide ranking between 4th and 16th over the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 13th out of 638 elementary schools in the state and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students consistently outperform their peers in the Charleston 01 district and the state of South Carolina on standardized tests, with significantly higher percentages of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. However, the student population at Sullivan's Island Elementary is predominantly white, with over 93% of students identifying as white, which is significantly higher than the racial diversity of the surrounding schools in the Charleston 01 district.

Sullivan's Island Elementary has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with only 8.84% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year, much lower than the surrounding schools in the district. The school also spends significantly more per student than the state average, with a per-student spending of $14,772 in the 2022-2023 school year. These factors suggest that the school serves a relatively affluent community, which may contribute to its high academic performance, but also highlights the need to address educational disparities across socioeconomic lines within the district. When compared to other schools in the Charleston 01 district, Sullivan's Island Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, but the lack of racial diversity and the educational inequities within the district warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 2014 Mike Perkis Place
       Sullivans Island, SC  29482


(843) 883-3118

District: Charleston 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
13th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,772 Help


Students who attend Sullivan's Island Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Moultrie Middle
High:    Wando High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  475

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.3%
Hispanic:
3.6%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sullivan's Island Elementary ranks better than 98% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 6th among 44 ranked elementary schools in the Charleston 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), Hispanic (3.6%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Charleston 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sullivan's Island Elementary is 13.6. 28 elementary schools in the Charleston 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sullivan's Island Elementary is $14,772. 32 elementary schools in the Charleston 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sullivan's Island Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sullivan's Island Elementary 13th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Sullivan's Island Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Charleston 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Charleston 01 24th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sullivan's Island Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sullivan's Island Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 93.43 4th 542 99.3%
2004 94.20 3rd 550 99.5%
2005 91.24 11th 557 98.0%
2006 92.94 6th 559 98.9%
2007 93.99 3rd 566 99.5%
2008 92.39 7th 577 98.8%
2009 94.88 5th 580 99.1%
2010 92.15 12th 589 98.0%
2011 91.23 16th 597 97.3%
2012 91.15 12th 594 98.0%
2013 92.17 6th 599 99.0%
2014 88.04 33rd 630 94.8%
2015 87.91 41st 638 93.6%
2016 93.39 22nd 619 96.4%
2017 96.70 4th 639 99.4%
2018 95.46 21st 624 96.6%
2019 92.74 31st 643 95.2%
2021 98.59 4th 622 99.4%
2022 95.76 16th 625 97.4%
2023 95.51 15th 644 97.7%
2024 96.23 13th 638 98.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Sullivan's Island Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.15 11th 570 98.1%
2019 91.70 29th 588 95.1%
2021 96.66 11th 554 98.0%
2022 95.23 18th 573 96.9%
2023 94.77 14th 580 97.6%
2024 95.97 10th 565 98.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sullivan's Island Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.06 6th 147 95.9%
2022 74.63 10th 109 90.8%
2023 62.01 59th 105 43.8%
2024 66.84 31st 82 62.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Sullivan's Island Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.96 27th 571 95.3%
2019 91.22 41st 590 93.1%
2021 98.85 2nd 561 99.6%
2022 93.99 25th 579 95.7%
2023 93.66 28th 582 95.2%
2024 94.85 18th 568 96.8%
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Rank History for White students at Sullivan's Island Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.92 58th 457 87.3%
2019 76.59 92nd 472 80.5%
2021 94.10 13th 439 97.0%
2022 84.64 56th 455 87.7%
2023 85.06 49th 463 89.4%
2024 86.71 37th 441 91.6%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Open Quote Dedicated parents ensure that this school and it's teachers have most everything they need for the classroom. My daughter has spent two years there and my son is completing his first year. Excellent teachers and beautiful setting just off the beach! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sullivan's Island Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 354 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1989 380 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1990 370 10 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1991 393 7 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1992 387 4 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1993 394 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1994 400 4 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1995 419 2 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1996 419 2 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1997 399 2 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1998 440 5 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1999 448 3 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2000 449 4 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2001 379 4 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2002 379 2 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2003 379 2 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2004 354 3 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2005 360 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2006 335 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2007 340 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2008 316 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 1 323
2009 319 1 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2010 306 6 10 2 2 n/a n/a 2 328
2011 319 2 4 3 0 0 16 0 344
2012 375 1 4 4 0 0 16 0 400
2013 384 4 5 5 2 0 12 0 412
2014 424 4 4 7 2 0 11 0 452
2015 479 2 6 10 0 0 10 0 507
2016 491 1 4 8 0 0 12 0 516
2017 486 1 5 3 0 0 10 0 505
2018 460 0 7 7 0 0 12 0 486
2019 465 3 6 12 0 0 13 0 499
2020 477 1 6 13 0 0 13 0 510
2021 440 2 5 14 0 0 13 0 474
2022 449 1 4 14 0 0 11 0 479
2023 443 2 1 17 1 0 11 0 475

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sullivan's Island Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 360 18.7 19.2 n/a
1989 382 20.6 18.5 n/a
1990 382 22.1 17.2 n/a
1991 403 20.2 19.9 1.7
1992 398 20.9 19.0 4.3
1993 400 18.2 22.0 2.5
1994 413 18.8 22.0 1.7
1995 431 20.0 21.6 1.9
1996 431 20.0 21.6 1.9
1997 409 20.0 20.5 1
1998 459 22.5 20.4 0.9
1999 469 24.4 19.2 1.5
2000 460 26.9 17.1 0.9
2001 393 25.9 15.2 1.8
2002 395 26.4 15.0 1.8
2003 395 26.4 15.0 1.8
2004 370 25.4 14.6 3.2
2005 365 26.0 14.0 5.5
2006 340 23.0 14.8 3.8
2007 347 35.9 9.7 2.6
2008 323 22.6 14.3 3.1
2009 326 23.6 13.8 3.7
2010 328 20.0 16.4 7.4
2011 344 21.6 15.9 8.7
2012 400 24.8 16.1 7.5
2013 412 30.1 13.6 5.6
2014 452 30.6 14.7 5.5
2015 507 33.0 15.3 4.7
2016 516 33.0 15.6 5.2
2017 505 32.1 15.7 3.6
2018 486 36.3 13.3 5.3
2019 499 35.8 13.9 5.6
2020 510 37.8 13.4 3.9
2021 474 36.8 12.8 3.6
2022 479 35.8 13.3 2.5
2023 475 34.8 13.6 8.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sullivan's Island Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 360 18.7 19.2 n/a
1989 382 20.6 18.5 n/a
1990 382 22.1 17.2 n/a
1991 403 20.2 19.9 1.7
1992 398 20.9 19.0 4.3
1993 400 18.2 22.0 2.5
1994 413 18.8 22.0 1.7
1995 431 20.0 21.6 1.9
1996 431 20.0 21.6 1.9
1997 409 20.0 20.5 1
1998 459 22.5 20.4 0.9
1999 469 24.4 19.2 1.5
2000 460 26.9 17.1 0.9
2001 393 25.9 15.2 1.8
2002 395 26.4 15.0 1.8
2003 395 26.4 15.0 1.8
2004 370 25.4 14.6 3.2
2005 365 26.0 14.0 5.5
2006 340 23.0 14.8 3.8
2007 347 35.9 9.7 2.6
2008 323 22.6 14.3 3.1
2009 326 23.6 13.8 3.7
2010 328 20.0 16.4 7.4
2011 344 21.6 15.9 8.7
2012 400 24.8 16.1 7.5
2013 412 30.1 13.6 5.6
2014 452 30.6 14.7 5.5
2015 507 33.0 15.3 4.7
2016 516 33.0 15.6 5.2
2017 505 32.1 15.7 3.6
2018 486 36.3 13.3 5.3
2019 499 35.8 13.9 5.6
2020 510 37.8 13.4 3.9
2021 474 36.8 12.8 3.6
2022 479 35.8 13.3 2.5
2023 475 34.8 13.6 8.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sullivan's Island Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $664 (6.2%) $366 (3.4%) $1,031 (9.6%) $7,639 (71.0%) $2,095 (19.5%) $9,734 (90.4%) $10,764
2020 $508 (4.6%) $386 (3.5%) $893 (8.1%) $8,197 (74.0%) $1,989 (18.0%) $10,186 (91.9%) $11,079
2021 $618 (5.4%) $305 (2.6%) $922 (8.0%) $8,668 (75.1%) $1,952 (16.9%) $10,620 (92.0%) $11,542
2022 $840 (6.0%) $726 (5.2%) $1,567 (11.2%) $10,135 (72.4%) $2,296 (16.4%) $12,432 (88.8%) $13,998
2023 $964 (6.5%) $813 (5.5%) $1,777 (12.0%) $10,590 (71.7%) $2,405 (16.3%) $12,995 (88.0%) $14,772

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sullivan's Island Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 31st of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 15th of 644 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sullivan's Island Elementary)80.377.6
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)51.859.2
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sullivan's Island Elementary)83.588.2
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)58.261.3
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Sullivan's Island Elementary)76.874.7
 2.1%
   4th Grade Science (Charleston 01)50.451.1
 0.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sullivan's Island Elementary)78.184.3
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)52.463.1
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sullivan's Island Elementary)78.177.1
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)52.954.2
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sullivan's Island Elementary)67.580.6
 13.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)43.561.5
 18%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sullivan's Island Elementary)65.180.5
 15.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)45.454.9
 9.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students499475
 4.8%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian01
Asian61
 83.3%
Hispanic1217
 41.7%
Pacific Islander00
White465443
 4.7%
Two or More Races1311
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.6%8.8%
 3.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sullivan's Island Elementary

Students who attend Sullivan's Island Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Moultrie Middle
High : Wando High

Yes! Sullivan's Island Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 13th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 475 students attended Sullivan's Island Elementary.

Students at Sullivan's Island Elementary are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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