Sunset Hill Elem
#263 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#23641 of 50,301 nationally
About Sunset Hill Elem
Sunset Hill Elem 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 398 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 263rd of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (47th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 398.
There are 17 schools in Lawrence; Sunset Hill Elem ranks 8th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)51.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.2
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 Hill Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sunset Hill Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lawrence West Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students · 266 m away
Hillcrest Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students · 1.1 km away
Deerfield Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students · 1.7 km away
Quail Run Elementary
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students · 2.7 km away
Schwegler Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students · 2.8 km away
Lawrence Free State High
Lawrence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,774 students · 3.0 km away
Lawrence High
Lawrence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,454 students · 3.1 km away
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
386 students · 3.2 km away
Cordley Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students · 3.4 km away
New York Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Wineteer Elem
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397 students
Freeman Elem
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397 students
Amanda Arnold Elem
Manhattan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
399 students
Spring Valley Elementary
Junction City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
Christa McAuliffe Elem
Lenexa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
400 students
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sunset Hill Elem a good school?
Sunset Hill Elem has a Success Index (US) of 52.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #263 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 Hill Elem rank in Kansas?
Sunset Hill Elem ranks #263 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #23641 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sunset Hill Elem?
Sunset Hill Elem had 398 students in 2025.
Is Sunset Hill Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Sunset Hill Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sunset Hill Elem?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sunset Hill Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.