Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sunflower 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 40-44% (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 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunflower Elementary serves the west part of Lenexa, KS, covering an area of approximately 5.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sunflower Elementary School's student population of 390 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
390 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-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 0.59, 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
#263 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Hispanic
16%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
White
61%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 #263 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?
40-44% 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?
390 students attend Sunflower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sunflower Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 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 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sunflower Elementary School offer ?
Sunflower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunflower Elementary School part of?
Sunflower Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Pub School District.
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