Below Average
#1038 of 1,294 schools in KS
Sunflower Elementary School
Elementary School · Liberal · Liberal, KS
A Liberal elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
P. O. Box 949, Liberal, KS 67905
- Math 22% proficient (2025)
- Reading 28% proficient (2025)
- 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunflower Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,418/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Liberal
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,351NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunflower Elementary School is listed in Liberal; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunflower Elementary School
Sunflower Elementary School is a public elementary school in Liberal, KS, part of Liberal, serving approximately 560 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,038 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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 560 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunflower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunflower Elementary School is 25.5:1. 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 #1,038 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Sunflower Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunflower Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
89.6% 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
- 560
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Seward County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (620) 604-2800
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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