Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- 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
School Overview
Sunflower Elementary School's student population of 382 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunflower Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunflower Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#168 out of 1264 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
4%
6%
White
71%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #168 out of 1,264 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 Meadowlark Elementary School, Prairie Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Sunflower Elementary School?
382 students attend Sunflower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sunflower Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunflower Elementary School?
Sunflower Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, 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-5
What school district is Sunflower Elementary School part of?
Sunflower Elementary School is part of Andover School District.
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