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Sunflower Elementary

2521 Inverness Drive, Lawrence, KS, 66047

Top 25% School in KANSAS

Ranked 63 of 293 in KANSAS

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About Sunflower Elementary

Sunflower Elementary School is a public school in Lawrence, Kansas, that serves about 452 students in grades K–5. The school has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, which helps with focused instruction and personalized learning. Sunflower Elementary has a full curriculum that focuses on reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. It also has art, music, and physical education enrichment programs to help students grow in all areas. The students come from a variety of backgrounds, which helps make the classroom a friendly and cooperative place to learn. The U.S. News says that 46% of students were good at math and 51% were good at reading. These results show what the school needs to work on in terms of academics, and they offer targeted interventions and support programs to help students get better at their core skills. Sunflower Elementary has a well-organized and caring learning environment because the district gives them money, they use technology in the classroom, and families are involved. The school does a great job of getting kids off to a good start in their early education by focusing on academic growth, helping students, and making sure that all students are always getting better, making it one of the best school in Kansas.

Sunflower Elementary Contact Information

Address

2521 Inverness Drive, Lawrence, KS, 66047

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Phone

(785) 832-5870

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 51% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
452
Total Students
$48210
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 63 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Sunflower Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 61.95%
Asian 2.21%
Hispanic 12.17%
Black 5.97%
Two+ Races 14.38%
Native Am. 2.88%
White
61.95%
Asian
2.21%
Hispanic
12.17%
Black
5.97%
Two+ Races
14.38%
Native Am.
2.88%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 452
46.24%
209 Female
53.76%
243 Male

Student Population

452 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

548 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school was honored as the 2025 “Kansas Green School of the Year” by the Kansas Association for Conservation & Environmental Education — recognition of Sunflower’s commitment to environmental education, sustainability, and whole-school green initiatives.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of creative programs do students have access to?

Ans. Sunflower has music, art, and hands-on creative projects.

Q2: How can parents stay involved in school events?

Ans. Parents are encouraged to help out, join the PTO, and go to school events.

Q3: Does the school offer programs that help kids learn how to get along with others?

Ans. Yes, the school has counseling, social-emotional learning, and group activities.

Q4. What kinds of events do students have during the year?

Ans. There are family nights, themed parties, and special assemblies.

Q5: How does the school use technology to help students learn every day?

Ans. Students use digital tools, online platforms, and classroom devices to help them learn.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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