William R Sullivan Elementary School

Summary:

William R Sullivan Elementary School is a public school serving grades PK-8 in the Murphy Elementary District in Phoenix, Arizona, with a student population of 553 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

The school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Arizona, with its academic performance well below the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 24% of 3rd graders, 19% of 5th graders, and 18% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 39%, 38%, and 35%, respectively. The school's performance in mathematics is also significantly lower than the state and district. Additionally, the school has seen a steady increase in its dropout rates, from 0.6% in 2017-2018 to 2.3% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the state average for elementary schools. The school also has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 86.8% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, and a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 25.1.

When comparing William R Sullivan Elementary School to other nearby schools in the same district, such as Arthur M Hamilton School and Jack L Kuban Elementary School, as well as schools in the neighboring Isaac Elementary District, the academic performance and overall school rankings are consistently lower. The school's struggles are further highlighted by the lack of improvement over time, suggesting a need for more targeted and effective interventions to support student learning and success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 2 N 31st Ave
       Phoenix, AZ  85009-4849


(602) 353-5221

District: Murphy Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
759th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,121 Help


Students who attend William R Sullivan Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Carl Hayden High School

Student/teacher ratio:  25.1 Help
Number of students:  553

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
93.5%
African American:
3.6%
American Indian:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.8% Help


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Compare Details William R Sullivan Elementary School ranks worse than 84% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details William R Sullivan Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.34. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details William R Sullivan Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Murphy Elementary District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (93.5%), African American (3.6%), American Indian (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Murphy Elementary District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William R Sullivan Elementary School is 25.1, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Murphy Elementary District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at William R Sullivan Elementary School is $6,121, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Murphy Elementary District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

William R Sullivan Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks William R Sullivan Elementary School 759th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See William R Sullivan Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for William R Sullivan Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at William R Sullivan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 16.23 972nd 1062 8.5%
2010 25.15 883rd 1090 19.0%
2011 19.87 935th 1075 13.0%
2012 24.73 979th 1141 14.2%
2013 21.25 1019th 1158 12.0%
2014 10.76 1024th 1079 5.1%
2016 13.62 984th 1079 8.8%
2017 8.86 1078th 1106 2.5%
2018 8.35 1079th 1109 2.7%
2019 22.80 794th 1039 23.6%
2021 12.86 1157th 1226 5.6%
2022 6.88 977th 1000 2.3%
2023 10.10 1218th 1245 2.2%
2024 16.20 759th 904 16.0%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at William R Sullivan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.68 125th 155 19.4%
2021 39.29 545th 975 44.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at William R Sullivan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.74 1013th 1201 15.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at William R Sullivan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.29 795th 820 3.0%
2023 13.19 1078th 1116 3.4%
2024 25.26 415th 546 24.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at William R Sullivan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.86 324th 423 23.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at William R Sullivan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.41 1002nd 1023 2.1%
2021 12.51 1164th 1219 4.5%
2023 11.70 1175th 1219 3.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at William R Sullivan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.68 977th 1032 5.3%
2019 21.50 648th 850 23.8%
2021 14.56 1144th 1220 6.2%
2022 6.28 814th 830 1.9%
2023 9.45 1198th 1216 1.5%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at William R Sullivan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.89 867th 895 3.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at William R Sullivan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.05 885th 911 2.9%
2019 26.80 522nd 709 26.4%
2021 17.11 1124th 1198 6.2%
2022 12.80 680th 716 5.0%
2023 11.43 1153rd 1170 1.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at William R Sullivan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.70 952nd 1161 18.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for William R Sullivan Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at William R Sullivan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 14.61 612th 663 7.7%
2010 29.86 529th 692 23.6%
2011 28.03 519th 685 24.2%
2012 37.07 519th 772 32.8%
2013 26.03 650th 787 17.4%
2014 20.97 579th 690 16.1%
2015 14.36 476th 521 8.6%
2016 21.24 541st 677 20.1%
2017 25.68 504th 695 27.5%
2018 20.01 572nd 711 19.5%
2019 19.34 496th 605 18.0%
2021 18.00 734th 832 11.8%
2023 15.34 768th 854 10.1%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at William R Sullivan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.74 298th 606 50.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at William R Sullivan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.87 600th 789 24.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at William R Sullivan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.65 386th 503 23.3%
2023 22.49 583rd 717 18.7%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at William R Sullivan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.53 205th 257 20.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at William R Sullivan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.78 509th 624 18.4%
2021 17.50 741st 820 9.6%
2023 14.50 745th 806 7.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at William R Sullivan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.69 481st 617 22.0%
2021 20.70 682nd 818 16.6%
2023 16.63 712th 810 12.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at William R Sullivan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.50 542nd 573 5.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at William R Sullivan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.27 429th 543 21.0%
2019 28.23 267th 387 31.0%
2021 25.08 652nd 802 18.7%
2023 18.80 666th 760 12.4%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at William R Sullivan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.39 389th 390 0.3%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona 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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Enrollment information for William R Sullivan Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 143 113 2 582 8 n/a n/a -85 763
1989 123 112 4 598 13 n/a n/a -64 786
1990 88 98 n/a 682 16 n/a n/a -76 808
1991 91 98 2 722 8 n/a n/a -137 784
1992 55 79 0 630 6 n/a n/a -1 769
1993 55 78 0 645 8 n/a n/a 0 786
1994 57 93 0 640 11 n/a n/a 0 801
1995 29 60 0 799 10 n/a n/a 0 898
1996 29 60 0 799 10 n/a n/a 0 898
1997 28 68 1 794 6 n/a n/a 0 897
1998 31 63 0 821 7 n/a n/a 0 922
1999 26 51 0 833 17 n/a n/a 0 927
2000 20 41 0 818 4 n/a n/a 0 883
2001 19 31 0 839 7 n/a n/a 0 896
2002 13 30 5 886 5 n/a n/a 0 939
2003 13 30 5 886 5 n/a n/a 0 939
2004 27 21 3 826 5 n/a n/a 0 882
2005 16 9 3 807 1 n/a n/a 0 836
2006 13 16 4 811 1 n/a n/a 0 845
2007 14 11 0 862 5 n/a n/a 0 892
2008 17 12 1 832 5 n/a n/a 0 867
2009 12 10 0 744 6 n/a n/a 0 772
2010 14 10 0 683 6 n/a n/a 0 713
2011 26 11 0 621 0 0 0 0 658
2012 20 10 1 593 2 0 3 0 629
2013 20 5 1 591 0 0 3 0 620
2014 14 7 1 545 6 0 3 0 576
2015 15 14 1 598 4 0 7 0 639
2016 15 15 1 567 1 0 3 0 602
2017 15 17 0 540 5 0 3 0 580
2018 14 15 0 543 5 0 3 0 580
2019 14 18 0 590 5 0 1 0 628
2020 10 22 0 726 8 0 3 0 769
2021 7 24 0 592 9 0 1 0 633
2022 6 30 0 542 8 1 1 0 588
2023 4 20 0 517 8 1 3 0 553

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 William R Sullivan Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 763 34.0 22.4 n/a
1989 786 38.0 20.6 n/a
1990 808 42.0 19.2 n/a
1991 784 42.0 18.6 n/a
1992 769 42.0 18.3 n/a
1993 786 42.0 18.7 n/a
1994 801 43.0 18.6 n/a
1995 898 44.2 20.3 n/a
1996 898 44.2 20.3 n/a
1997 897 43.7 20.5 n/a
1998 922 45.2 20.4 n/a
1999 927 46.2 20.1 n/a
2000 883 46.3 19.1 n/a
2001 896 44.4 20.2 n/a
2002 939 49.3 19.0 n/a
2003 939 49.3 19.0 n/a
2004 882 48.6 18.1 99.7
2005 836 44.6 18.7 99.6
2006 845 42.3 20.0 99.6
2007 892 50.6 17.6 97
2008 867 40.5 21.4 94.5
2009 772 40.5 19.1 96.8
2010 713 33.7 21.1 92.3
2011 658 29.5 22.3 95.6
2012 629 26.3 23.8 97.5
2013 620 24.6 25.1 97.6
2014 576 26.0 22.1 97.9
2015 639 28.0 22.8 96.4
2016 602 16.0 37.6 97.8
2017 580 22.0 26.3 99.5
2018 580 19.0 30.5 89.8
2019 628 19.2 32.6 86.9
2020 769 27.0 28.4 86.9
2021 633 26.0 24.3 n/a
2022 588 25.0 23.5 86.9
2023 553 22.0 25.1 86.8

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 William R Sullivan Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 763 34.0 22.4 n/a
1989 786 38.0 20.6 n/a
1990 808 42.0 19.2 n/a
1991 784 42.0 18.6 n/a
1992 769 42.0 18.3 n/a
1993 786 42.0 18.7 n/a
1994 801 43.0 18.6 n/a
1995 898 44.2 20.3 n/a
1996 898 44.2 20.3 n/a
1997 897 43.7 20.5 n/a
1998 922 45.2 20.4 n/a
1999 927 46.2 20.1 n/a
2000 883 46.3 19.1 n/a
2001 896 44.4 20.2 n/a
2002 939 49.3 19.0 n/a
2003 939 49.3 19.0 n/a
2004 882 48.6 18.1 99.7
2005 836 44.6 18.7 99.6
2006 845 42.3 20.0 99.6
2007 892 50.6 17.6 97
2008 867 40.5 21.4 94.5
2009 772 40.5 19.1 96.8
2010 713 33.7 21.1 92.3
2011 658 29.5 22.3 95.6
2012 629 26.3 23.8 97.5
2013 620 24.6 25.1 97.6
2014 576 26.0 22.1 97.9
2015 639 28.0 22.8 96.4
2016 602 16.0 37.6 97.8
2017 580 22.0 26.3 99.5
2018 580 19.0 30.5 89.8
2019 628 19.2 32.6 86.9
2020 769 27.0 28.4 86.9
2021 633 26.0 24.3 n/a
2022 588 25.0 23.5 86.9
2023 553 22.0 25.1 86.8

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 William R Sullivan Elementary School

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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 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2020 $690 (17.3%) $07 (0.2%) $1,386 (34.7%) $3,123 (78.2%) $175 (4.4%) $3,299 (82.6%) $3,996
2021 $933 (18.5%) $08 (0.2%) $1,874 (37.2%) $3,589 (71.3%) $504 (10.0%) $4,093 (81.3%) $5,034
2022 $940 (15.4%) $30 (0.5%) $1,911 (31.2%) $4,544 (74.2%) $606 (9.9%) $5,150 (84.2%) $6,120

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on William R Sullivan Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 794th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 1218th of 1245 Elementary schools
 21.4%
Ranks 496th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 768th of 854 Middle schools
 7.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students628553
 11.9%
African American1820
 11.1%
American Indian58
 60%
Asian00
Hispanic590517
 12.4%
Pacific Islander01
White144
 71.4%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.9%86.8%
 0.1%


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Students who attend William R Sullivan Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Carl Hayden High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 553 students attended William R Sullivan Elementary School.

Students at William R Sullivan Elementary School are 93% Hispanic, 4% African American, 1% American Indian.

William R Sullivan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 16.0% of Arizona elementary schools.


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