Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunset Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunset Ridge Elementary serves the northwest part of Overland Park, KS, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunset Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sunset Ridge Elementary School's student population of 396 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Rankings
Sunset Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Ridge Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#42 out of 1269 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Asian
19%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
White
66%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2015–2024. View full 21-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 Sunset Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Ridge Elementary School is ranked #42 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Sunset Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Sunset Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakewood Elementary School, Harmony 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 31% KS state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Sunset Ridge Elementary School?
396 students attend Sunset Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Sunset Ridge Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset Ridge Elementary School?
Sunset Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sunset Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Ridge Elementary School part of?
Sunset Ridge Elementary School is part of Blue Valley School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunset Ridge Elementary School located?
Sunset Ridge Elementary School is located in the Wellington Park neighborhood of Overland Park, KS.
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