Excellent
#62 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 5% in state
Sunflower Elementary School
Elementary School · Ottawa · Ottawa, KS
An Ottawa elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1404 South Ash Street, Ottawa, KS 66067
- Math 54% proficient (2025)
- Reading 54% proficient (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunflower Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sunflower Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,275/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ottawa), 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
$70,653
Median home value
$175,600
Median rent
$957/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66067; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Lincoln ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 358 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ottawa
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,273NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunflower Elementary School is listed in Ottawa; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunflower Elementary School
Sunflower Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ottawa, KS, part of Ottawa, serving approximately 328 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #62 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunflower Elementary School
What grades does Sunflower Elementary School serve?
Sunflower Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sunflower Elementary School?
Sunflower Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunflower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunflower Elementary School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunflower Elementary School rank in KS?
Sunflower Elementary School ranks #62 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Sunflower Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunflower Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunflower Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Sunflower Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sunflower Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunflower Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sunflower Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunflower Elementary School?
55.2% of students at Sunflower Elementary School 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 328
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (785) 229-8050
- Area population (ZIP 66067)
- 16,146
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 66067; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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