Serving 444 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunflower Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 46% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunflower Elementary serves a central area in Lawrence, KS, covering approximately 3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest points of the attendance zone located about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunflower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sunflower Elementary School's student population of 444 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
444 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunflower Elementary School ranks within the top 20% 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 0.60, which is more 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
#226 out of 1269 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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 #226 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Sunflower Elementary School often compared to?
Sunflower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deerfield Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Sunflower Elementary School?
444 students attend Sunflower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Sunflower Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunflower Elementary School?
Sunflower Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sunflower Elementary School offer ?
Sunflower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunflower Elementary School part of?
Sunflower Elementary School is part of Lawrence School District.
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