Sunflower Elementary
#253 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#23139 of 50,301 nationally
About Sunflower Elementary
Sunflower Elementary is a public elementary located in Lawrence, in the Lawrence school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 444 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 253rd of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 444.
There are 17 schools in Lawrence; Sunflower Elementary ranks 7th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)46%
- Reading proficiency (30%)43%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.5
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 Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sunflower Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lawrence Southwest Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students · 146 m away
Quail Run Elementary
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students · 3.0 km away
Schwegler Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students · 3.7 km away
Langston Hughes Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
560 students · 3.9 km away
Lawrence West Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students · 4.2 km away
Sunset Hill Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students · 4.2 km away
Lawrence Free State High
Lawrence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,774 students · 4.3 km away
Hillcrest Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students · 4.7 km away
Lawrence High
Lawrence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,454 students · 5.1 km away
Billy Mills Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
494 students · 5.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Wheatland Elementary
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students
Garden Plain Elem
Garden Plain · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
445 students
Valley Center Intermediate School
Valley Center · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
443 students
Nelson Elem
Haysville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
442 students
Prairie Elem
Prairie Village · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
446 students
Adams Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sunflower Elementary a good school?
Sunflower Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 52.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #253 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 Elementary rank in Kansas?
Sunflower Elementary ranks #253 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #23139 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sunflower Elementary?
Sunflower Elementary had 444 students in 2025.
Is Sunflower Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Sunflower Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sunflower Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sunflower Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.