Serving 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunset Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunset Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sunset Hill Elementary School's student population of 398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Sunset Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Hill Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#366 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
5%
7%
White
60%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
23%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Hill Elementary School is ranked #366 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Sunset Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Sunset Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quail Run Elementary School, Deerfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Sunset Hill Elementary School?
398 students attend Sunset Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Sunset Hill Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Hill Elementary School?
Sunset Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sunset Hill Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Hill Elementary School part of?
Sunset Hill Elementary School is part of Lawrence School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunset Hill Elementary School located?
Sunset Hill Elementary School is located in the Sunset Hills neighborhood of Lawrence, KS. There are 1 other public schools located in Sunset Hills.
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