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#751 of 1,294 schools in KS
Sunset Hill Elem
Elementary School · Lawrence · Lawerence, KS
A Lawrence elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
901 Schwarz Rd, Lawerence, KS 66049
- Math 37% proficient (2025)
- Reading 47% proficient (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunset Hill Elem score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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
55.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sunset Hill 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 81Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low79/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,755
Median home value
$362,600
Median rent
$1,145/mo
College educated
61.6%
Homeownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66049; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 415 | Compare → |
| Deerfield ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Lawrence Virtual SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 626 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lawrence
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #8 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunset Hill Elem is listed in Lawrence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunset Hill Elem
Sunset Hill Elem is a public elementary school in Lawerence, KS, part of Lawrence, serving approximately 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #751 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunset Hill Elem
What grades does Sunset Hill Elem serve?
Sunset Hill Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sunset Hill Elem?
Sunset Hill Elem has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Hill Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Hill Elem is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunset Hill Elem rank in KS?
Sunset Hill Elem ranks #751 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Sunset Hill Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunset Hill Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Hill Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunset Hill Elem has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sunset Hill Elem a charter school?
No, Sunset Hill Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunset Hill Elem a Title I school?
No, Sunset Hill Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunset Hill Elem?
55.5% of students at Sunset Hill 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (785) 832-5880
- Area population (ZIP 66049)
- 31,351
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 66049; 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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