Sunflower Elementary School

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Sunflower Elementary School ranks 171 st of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sunflower Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Ottawa, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 359 students. The school is part of the Ottawa school district, which is ranked 139 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sunflower Elementary School has seen a steady improvement in its statewide ranking over the past few years, moving from 398th out of 667 Kansas elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 171st out of 653 in the current 2023-2024 school year, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms the Ottawa district and the state of Kansas in proficiency rates for English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. Sunflower Elementary also has a strong focus on equity and inclusion, with consistently high performance among its Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) student populations.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Ottawa district, Lincoln Elementary and Garfield Elementary, Sunflower Elementary stands out with its significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA, Mathematics, and Science, as well as its more effective approach to supporting its Special Education and Low SES students. Additionally, Sunflower Elementary maintains a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the other Ottawa district schools, which may contribute to its academic success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1325 Falcon Way
Ottawa, KS 66067

(785) 229-8050

District: Ottawa

SchoolDigger Rank:
171^st of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,309

Students who attend Sunflower Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Ottawa Middle School
High:	Ottawa Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 328

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.8%

Hispanic:

7.6%

Two or more races:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sunflower Elementary School ranks better than 73.8% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Ottawa School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.11. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Sunflower Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Ottawa School District. Racial makeup is: White (84.8%), Hispanic (7.6%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Ottawa School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunflower Elementary School is 11.3. 1 elementary schools in the Ottawa School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunflower Elementary School is $10,309, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Ottawa School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunflower Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunflower Elementary School 171^st of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Sunflower Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Ottawa:

SchoolDigger ranks Ottawa 139^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sunflower Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sunflower Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	43.58	398^th	667	40.3%
2021	53.19	305^th	670	54.5%
2022	57.45	261^st	668	60.9%
2023	59.38	236^th	660	64.2%
2024	69.11	171^st	653	73.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sunflower Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	50.54	81^st	193	58.0%
2021	63.18	58^th	214	72.9%
2022	79.65	38^th	305	87.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunflower Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	58.63	174^th	509	65.8%
2021	73.78	67^th	494	86.4%
2022	53.22	222^nd	512	56.6%
2023	63.73	157^th	541	71.0%
2024	73.76	80^th	546	85.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Sunflower Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	54.84	266^th	591	55.0%
2021	60.00	214^th	591	63.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Sunflower Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	50.54	81^st	193	58.0%
2021	63.18	58^th	214	72.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Sunflower Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	34.51	408^th	586	30.4%
2021	45.32	334^th	605	44.8%

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Rank History for White students at Sunflower Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	35.14	421^st	592	28.9%
2021	43.73	351^st	587	40.2%
2022	49.74	304^th	596	49.0%
2023	50.25	284^th	584	51.4%
2024	63.38	182^nd	579	68.6%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sunflower Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	389	7	3	19	8	25	451
2019	387	7	3	20	7	25	449
2020	365	5	4	25	4	25	428
2021	298	5	2	20	3	24	352
2022	285	7	2	19	5	16	334
2023	307	7	1	25	4	15	359
2024	278	4	1	25	3	17	328

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sunflower Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	451	28.2	15.9	53.4
2019	449	30.1	14.8	51.9
2020	428	29.6	14.4	47.9
2021	352	27.5	12.7	47.4
2022	334	27.2	12.2	51.2
2023	359	27.0	13.2	54.9
2024	328	29.0	11.3	55.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sunflower Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	451	28.2	15.9	53.4
2019	449	30.1	14.8	51.9
2020	428	29.6	14.4	47.9
2021	352	27.5	12.7	47.4
2022	334	27.2	12.2	51.2
2023	359	27.0	13.2	54.9
2024	328	29.0	11.3	55.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunflower Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,150 (11.2%)	$9,159 (88.8%)	$10,309

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunflower Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 398^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 236^th of 660 Elementary schools	23.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunflower Elementary School)	46.7	63.6	17%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ottawa)	36.9	42.8	5.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunflower Elementary School)	53.3	59.1	5.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ottawa)	50.3	52.3	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunflower Elementary School)	48.6	38.8	9.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ottawa)	42.6	33.8	8.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunflower Elementary School)	31.1	34.7	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ottawa)	25.1	31.8	6.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sunflower Elementary School)	35.1	37.2	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ottawa)	35.7	39.2	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunflower Elementary School)	24.6	39.2	14.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ottawa)	18.3	38.4	20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Sunflower Elementary School)	33.3	43.1	9.8%
5th Grade Science (Ottawa)	35.3	42.8	7.4%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	449	359	20%
African American	7	7
American Indian	7	4	42.9%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	20	25	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	387	307	20.7%
Two or More Races	25	15	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.9%	54.9%	3%

Schools Near Sunflower Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)				KAP Mathematics (2024)				KAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sunflower Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1325 Falcon Way	Ottawa	66067	Franklin County	Ottawa	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 229-8050	328	29	11.3	55.2%	278 (84.8%)	4 (1.2%)	25 (7.6%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.2%)	69.1	171^st of 653 public elementary schools	73.8%		59.4	236^th of 660 public elementary schools	64.2%	65	46.5	58.3	34.9	47.0	76.7	54.2	37.2	56.0	48.8	48.8	$10,309	$1,150	$9,159
Garfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1213 College	Ottawa	66067	Franklin County	Ottawa	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 229-8060	342	30	11.2	59.6%	289 (84.5%)	6 (1.8%)	24 (7.0%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.6%)	57.3	268^th of 653 public elementary schools	59.0%		37.6	423^rd of 660 public elementary schools	35.9%	155	44.4	47.3	44.7	45.6	59.1	42.9	27.7	42.9	40.4	40.4	$11,363	$898	$10,465
Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1102 Milner	Ottawa	66067	Franklin County	Ottawa	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 229-8080	358	29	12.1	79.1%	314 (87.7%)	4 (1.1%)	22 (6.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.2%)	51.3	309^th of 653 public elementary schools	52.7%		56.5	274^th of 660 public elementary schools	58.5%	35	32.7	40.8	35.6	36.2	49.1	57.1	20.0	43.0	55.6	55.6	$11,762	$1,687	$10,075
Central Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3521 Ellis Road	Richmond	66080	Franklin County	Central Heights	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 869-3355	242	18	13.2	54.5%	215 (88.8%)	3 (1.2%)	12 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.0%)	64.4	202^nd of 653 public elementary schools	69.1%		35.1	452^nd of 660 public elementary schools	31.5%	250	52.8	47.2	36.7	46.1	66.7	36.1	32.1	46.0	64.5	64.5	$16,769	$880	$15,888
Appanoose Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Shawnee Road	Pomona	66076	Franklin County	West Franklin	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 566-3386	182	15	12.5	37.9%	165 (90.7%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.3%)	45.7	367^th of 653 public elementary schools	43.8%		57	269^th of 660 public elementary schools	59.2%	98	25.0	42.3	42.3	36.3	53.6	30.8	23.1	36.3	50.0	50.0	$12,692	$3,452	$9,239
Williamsburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	140 North Louisa	Williamsburg	66095	Franklin County	West Franklin	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 746-5777	101	9	11.8	54.5%	89 (88.1%)	1 (1.0%)	7 (6.9%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	29.1	488^th of 653 public elementary schools	25.3%		36	444^th of 660 public elementary schools	32.7%	44	13.3	16.7	37.5	23.3	13.3	27.3	40.0	26.8	40.0	40.0	$14,926	$5,192	$9,734
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	213 N 8th	Quenemo	66528	Osage County	Marais Des Cygnes Valley	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 759-3512	94	9	10.6	73.4%	83 (88.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	3 (3.2%)	49.8	329^th of 653 public elementary schools	49.6%		71	154^th of 660 public elementary schools	76.7%	175	25.0	58.3	35.7	39.5	33.3	50.0	28.6	36.8	50.0	50.0	$11,860	$1,032	$10,828
Baldwin Elementary Primary Center	Public	PK, KG-2	500 Lawrence Street	Baldwin City	66006	Douglas County	Baldwin City	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 594-2444	393	21	18.7	33.1%	360 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.3%)								(n/a)											$12,020	$1,502	$10,518
Wellsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	218 Ash Street	Wellsville	66092	Franklin County	Wellsville	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 883-2996	402	24	17.1	33.6%	357 (88.8%)	3 (0.7%)	20 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.7%)	53.2	296^th of 653 public elementary schools	54.7%		51.5	316^th of 660 public elementary schools	52.1%	20	34.5	45.8	32.1	37.1	60.0	42.9	35.7	46.3	43.6	43.6	$10,125	$1,603	$8,522
Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center	Public	3-5	100 Bullpup Drive	Baldwin City	66006	Douglas County	Baldwin City	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 594-2446	288	15	19.7	35.4%	250 (86.8%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.9%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	14 (4.9%)	65.9	193^rd of 653 public elementary schools	70.4%		64.4	198^th of 660 public elementary schools	70.0%	5	50.0	56.6	36.0	47.0	57.8	57.8	32.0	48.8	50.0	50.0	$9,361	$1,327	$8,034

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunflower Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Sunflower Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sunflower Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ottawa Middle School
High : Ottawa Senior High

What is the racial makeup of Sunflower Elementary School?

Students at Sunflower Elementary School are 85% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What district is Sunflower Elementary School in?

Ottawa

How many students attend Sunflower Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 328 students attended Sunflower Elementary School.

Is Sunflower Elementary School a good school?

Sunflower Elementary School ranks 171^st of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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