Sunflower Elem
#187 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#18619 of 50,301 nationally
About Sunflower Elem
Sunflower Elem is a public elementary located in Paola, in the Paola school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 3–5. In 2025 it enrolled 373 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 187th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (49th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 373.
There are 4 schools in Paola; Sunflower Elem ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)40.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sunflower Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sunflower Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Paola High
Paola · Public high · Grades 9–12
567 students · 208 m away
Cottonwood Elem
Paola · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
379 students · 372 m away
Paola Middle
Paola · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students · 555 m away
Osawatomie Middle School
Osawatomie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
195 students · 12 km away
Osawatomie High
Osawatomie · Public high · Grades 9–12
295 students · 13 km away
Trojan Elem
Osawatomie · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
341 students · 14 km away
Swenson Early Childhood Education Center
Osawatomie · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
172 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
St George Elem
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374 students
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372 students
Crestview Elem
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374 students
Pawnee Elem
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374 students
Southeast Saline Elem
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Soule Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sunflower Elem a good school?
Sunflower Elem has a Success Index (US) of 59.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #187 of 686 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sunflower Elem rank in Kansas?
Sunflower Elem ranks #187 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #18619 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sunflower Elem?
Sunflower Elem had 373 students in 2025.
Is Sunflower Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Sunflower Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades 3–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sunflower Elem?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Sunflower Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.