Very Good
#297 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 23% in state
Sunflower Elementary
Elementary School · Gardner Edgerton · Gardner, KS
A Gardner Edgerton elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
775 North Center, Gardner, KS 66030
- Math 50% proficient (2025)
- Reading 57% proficient (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunflower Elementary score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sunflower Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,024/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gardner), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,891
Median home value
$281,700
Median rent
$1,306/mo
College educated
33.8%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Madison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 523 | Compare → |
| Grand Star ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–4 | 1.3 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| Edgerton ElemEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–4 | Not available | 145 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gardner Edgerton
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunflower Elementary is listed in Gardner Edgerton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunflower Elementary
Sunflower Elementary is a public elementary school in Gardner, KS, part of Gardner Edgerton, serving approximately 311 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #297 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunflower Elementary
What grades does Sunflower Elementary serve?
Sunflower Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Sunflower Elementary?
Sunflower Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunflower Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunflower Elementary is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunflower Elementary rank in KS?
Sunflower Elementary ranks #297 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Sunflower Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunflower Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sunflower Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunflower Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sunflower Elementary a charter school?
No, Sunflower Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunflower Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sunflower Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunflower Elementary?
30.2% of students at Sunflower Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (913) 856-3700
- Area population (ZIP 66030)
- 25,964
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66030; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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