Deerfield Elem vs Sunset Hill Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deerfield Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
Sunset Hill Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
| Measure | Deerfield Elem Lawrence, Kansas | Sunset Hill Elem Lawrence, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #211 of 686 | #263 of 686 |
| National rank | #20317 of 50,301 | #23641 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 433 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.1% | 51.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| city | Lawrence | Lawrence |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deerfield Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 52.2).
- •Sunset Hill Elem does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Deerfield Elem does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Deerfield Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 51.3%).
- •Sunset Hill Elem does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.5).
- •Deerfield Elem is the larger school with 433 students compared with 398.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Deerfield Elem better than Sunset Hill Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Deerfield Elem ranks higher (56.9 vs 52.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Deerfield Elem and Sunset Hill Elem?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and Lawrence in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerfield Elem: 433. Sunset Hill Elem: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerfield Elem and Sunset Hill Elem rank in Kansas?
Deerfield Elem is 211th of 686 and Sunset Hill Elem is 263rd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).