Sullivant Avenue Community School

Sullivant Avenue Community School is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-6 in the Sullivant Avenue area of Columbus, Ohio, with a total enrollment of 277 students. The school's performance lags significantly behind state averages, with consistently low proficiency rates on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the school faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, which may be contributing to its academic struggles.

Compared to state averages, Sullivant Avenue Community School has alarmingly low proficiency rates. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was just 3.6%, compared to the state average of 64%. Similarly, the school's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 19%, well below the state average of 62.1%. These persistent academic deficiencies suggest that the school may be struggling to provide a high-quality education and effectively prepare its students for success.

Further compounding the school's challenges, Sullivant Avenue Community School has a chronic absenteeism rate of 47.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average. High rates of chronic absenteeism can have a detrimental impact on student learning and academic achievement, potentially contributing to the school's low test scores. While the school's per-student spending of $6,156 is lower than the state average, its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.5 suggests that the school may be prioritizing smaller class sizes, which can be beneficial for student learning.