Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sunflower Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Sunflower Elementary School's student population of 397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunflower Elementary School ranks within the top 30% 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 0.58, which is more 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
#265 out of 1280 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
15%
22%
Black
10%
7%
White
62%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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 #265 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Sunflower Elementary School?
397 students attend Sunflower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Sunflower Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunflower Elementary School?
Sunflower Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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-6
What school district is Sunflower Elementary School part of?
Sunflower Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Pub School District.
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