Sunset Elementary
#484 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#33875 of 50,301 nationally
About Sunset Elementary
Sunset Elementary is a public elementary located in Newton, in the Newton school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 199 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 484th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (75th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 199.
There are 8 schools in Newton; Sunset Elementary ranks 2nd of 8 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%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)77.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.1
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 Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- 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 Sunset Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Opportunity Academy
Newton · Public high · Grades 6–12
53 students · 354 m away
Newton Sr High
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
932 students · 1.2 km away
Santa Fe 5/6 Center
Newton · Public middle · Grades 5–6
440 students · 1.5 km away
Northridge Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
345 students · 2.3 km away
South Breeze Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
316 students · 2.6 km away
Slate Creek Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
236 students · 3.0 km away
Chisholm Middle School
Newton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
422 students · 3.0 km away
Hesston Middle
Hesston · Public middle · Grades 5–8
273 students · 11 km away
Hesston High
Hesston · Public high · Grades 9–12
274 students · 11 km away
Hesston Elem
Hesston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
306 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Wabaunsee Elementary School
Alma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
199 students
Stockton Elem
Stockton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
199 students
I X L Elem
Arkansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
200 students
Bentley Primary School
Bentley · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
200 students
Pleasanton Elem
Pleasanton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
200 students
Centralia Elem
Centralia · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
197 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sunset Elementary a good school?
Sunset Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 37.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #484 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 Elementary rank in Kansas?
Sunset Elementary ranks #484 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #33875 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sunset Elementary?
Sunset Elementary had 199 students in 2025.
Is Sunset Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Sunset Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sunset Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sunset Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.