Serving 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunflower Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunflower Intermediate School serves the south part of Liberal, KS, covering an approximate area of 3.2 square miles. Most households are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge located about 2.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunflower Elementary School's student population of 570 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
USD 480 Provides a Safe, Quality, and Caring Learning Experience for Every Learner Every Day.
School Rankings
Sunflower Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% 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 0.22, 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
#1114 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
88%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-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 #1114 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Sunflower Elementary School often compared to?
Sunflower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cottonwood Elementary School, Macarthur Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Sunflower Elementary School?
570 students attend Sunflower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Sunflower Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunflower Elementary School?
Sunflower Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunflower Elementary School part of?
Sunflower Elementary School is part of Liberal School District.
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