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Coronado Elementary School vs. Sunset Elementary School

Should you attend Coronado Elementary School or Sunset Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Coronado Elementary School
2725 Ray Ave
Salina, KS 67401
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Sunset Elementary School
1510 W Republic
Salina, KS 67401
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Sunset Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Coronado Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunset Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
400 students
379 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Coronado Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sunset Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Coronado Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sunset Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Coronado Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sunset Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Coronado Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Salina School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Salina School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#343 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 30%)
#893 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Coronado Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sunset Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in KS)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Coronado Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Salina School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sunset Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Salina School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Coronado Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Salina School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sunset Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Salina School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 30% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Coronado Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Salina School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sunset Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Salina School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Coronado Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sunset Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
14
15
Kindergarten Students
62
59
Grade 1 Students
71
66
Grade 2 Students
57
62
Grade 3 Students
73
69
Grade 4 Students
63
51
Grade 5 Students
60
57

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Coronado Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Salina School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sunset Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Salina School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Coronado Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Salina School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sunset Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Salina School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
29%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Coronado Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Salina School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sunset Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Salina School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Coronado Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Salina School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sunset Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Salina School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
56%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Coronado Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Salina School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sunset Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Salina School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Coronado Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Salina School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sunset Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Salina School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.60
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Coronado Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Salina School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sunset Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Salina School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
69%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Coronado Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Salina School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sunset Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Salina School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Coronado Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Salina School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sunset Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Salina School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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