Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Sunflower Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunflower Elementary serves the northeast part of Gardner, KS, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 0.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 1 mile at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunflower Elementary School's student population of 293 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
293 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
School Rankings
Sunflower Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunflower Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#367 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
White
74%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.9%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunflower Elementary School's ranking?
Sunflower Elementary School is ranked #367 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Sunflower Elementary School?
293 students attend Sunflower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Sunflower Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunflower Elementary School?
Sunflower Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sunflower Elementary School offer ?
Sunflower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunflower Elementary School part of?
Sunflower Elementary School is part of Gardner Edgerton School District.
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