Serving 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Sunflower Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Sunflower Elementary School's student population of 311 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunflower Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunflower Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#252 out of 1280 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
22%
Black
5%
7%
White
75%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunflower Elementary School's ranking?
Sunflower Elementary School is ranked #252 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Sunflower Elementary School?
311 students attend Sunflower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Sunflower Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunflower Elementary School?
Sunflower Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sunflower Elementary School offer ?
Sunflower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Sunflower Elementary School part of?
Sunflower Elementary School is part of Gardner Edgerton School District.
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