Serving 311 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sunflower Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunflower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Sunflower Elementary School's student population of 311 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunflower Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunflower Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#101 out of 309 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
89%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunflower Elementary School's ranking?
Sunflower Elementary School is ranked #101 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Sunflower Elementary School often compared to?
Sunflower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stocktrail Elementary School, Pronghorn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Sunflower Elementary School?
311 students attend Sunflower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sunflower Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunflower Elementary School?
Sunflower Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sunflower Elementary School offer ?
Sunflower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sunflower Elementary School part of?
Sunflower Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District #1.
School Reviews
5 2/11/2020
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