Serving 199 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sunset 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunset Elementary serves the west part of Newton, KS, covering an area of approximately 12 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset Elementary School's student population of 199 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunset 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 Sunset Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#643 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
19%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
70%
60%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Elementary School is ranked #643 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Sunset Elementary School?
199 students attend Sunset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sunset Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 Sunset Elementary School?
Sunset Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sunset Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Elementary School part of?
Sunset Elementary School is part of Newton School District.
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