Sunset Elem
#566 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#39771 of 50,301 nationally
About Sunset Elem
Sunset Elem is a public elementary located in Salina, in the Salina school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 380 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 28.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 566th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (85th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 380.
There are 13 schools in Salina; Sunset Elem ranks 7th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)20%
- Reading proficiency (30%)29%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)76.8%
- 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 Sunset Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.8%
- 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
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 20%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sunset Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cottonwood Elementary School
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
326 students · 2.2 km away
Salina South Middle
Salina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
782 students · 2.3 km away
Salina High Central
Salina · Public high · Grades 9–12
934 students · 2.5 km away
Heusner Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students · 2.5 km away
Stewart Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students · 3.3 km away
Oakdale Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students · 3.5 km away
Salina High South
Salina · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,046 students · 3.7 km away
Coronado Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students · 4.0 km away
Schilling Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students · 4.4 km away
Lakewood Middle School
Salina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
647 students · 4.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Northwest Elem
Dodge City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
Grand Star Elementary
Gardner · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
380 students
Belmont Elementary School
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students
Central Elem
Dodge City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
Cottonwood Elem
Paola · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
379 students
Chisholm Trail Elem
Park City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sunset Elem a good school?
Sunset Elem has a Success Index (US) of 28.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #566 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 Sunset Elem rank in Kansas?
Sunset Elem ranks #566 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #39771 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sunset Elem?
Sunset Elem had 380 students in 2025.
Is Sunset Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Sunset Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sunset Elem?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sunset Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.