Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunflower Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sunflower Elementary School's student population of 367 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunflower Elementary School ranks within the top 20% 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 0.49, 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
#168 out of 1269 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
13%
23%
Black
2%
7%
White
70%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
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 #168 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Sunflower Elementary School often compared to?
Sunflower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadowlark Elementary School, Prairie Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Sunflower Elementary School?
367 students attend Sunflower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sunflower Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunflower Elementary School?
Sunflower Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to 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 Andover School District.
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