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#902 of 1,294 schools in KS
Sunset Elem
Elementary School · Salina · Salina, KS
A Salina elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1510 W Republic, Salina, KS 67401
- Math 21% proficient (2025)
- Reading 32% proficient (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunset Elem score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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
76%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sunset Elem 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: High2,999/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salina), 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
$62,603
Median home value
$172,700
Median rent
$913/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
65.4%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67401; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Cottonwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Heusner ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| St Mary Queen of the Universe SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 281 | Compare → |
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.
Salina
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #10 of 13
- District spending per student
- $19,597NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunset Elem is listed in Salina; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunset Elem
Sunset Elem is a public elementary school in Salina, KS, part of Salina, serving approximately 379 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #902 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunset Elem
What grades does Sunset Elem serve?
Sunset Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sunset Elem?
Sunset Elem has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Elem is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunset Elem rank in KS?
Sunset Elem ranks #902 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Sunset Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunset Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Sunset Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunset Elem has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sunset Elem a charter school?
No, Sunset Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunset Elem a Title I school?
No, Sunset Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunset Elem?
76.0% of students at Sunset Elem 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
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Saline County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (785) 309-4520
- Area population (ZIP 67401)
- 50,272
- Area average commute
- 14.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 67401; 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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