Sunflower Elementary School
#319 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#26123 of 50,301 nationally
About Sunflower Elementary School
Sunflower Elementary School is a public elementary located in Ottawa, in the Ottawa school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 333 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 48.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 319th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (85th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 333.
There are 5 schools in Ottawa; Sunflower Elementary School ranks 1st of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)55%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.5
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 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sunflower Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ottawa Middle School
Ottawa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students · 1.5 km away
Ottawa Sr High
Ottawa · Public high · Grades 6–12
681 students · 1.7 km away
Garfield Elem
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students · 2.3 km away
Lincoln Elem
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
298 students · 5.9 km away
West Franklin Middle School
Pomona · Public middle · Grades 6–8
149 students · 14 km away
West Franklin High School
Pomona · Public high · Grades 9–12
200 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Edwardsville Elem
Edwardsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
331 students
Heritage Elementary
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students
Overbrook Attendance Center
Overbrook · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
331 students
Black Traditional Magnet Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students
Auburn Elementary
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
336 students
Alta Brown Elem
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
336 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sunflower Elementary School a good school?
Sunflower Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 48.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #319 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 School rank in Kansas?
Sunflower Elementary School ranks #319 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #26123 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sunflower Elementary School?
Sunflower Elementary School had 333 students in 2025.
Is Sunflower Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Sunflower Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sunflower Elementary School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Sunflower Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.