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Sunflower Elem

8955 Loiret Blvd, Lenexa, KS, 66219

Ranked 105 of 293 in KANSAS

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About Sunflower Elem

Sunflower Elementary School is a public school in Lenexa, Kansas that teaches students in grades PK–6. The school has 397 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 15:1, which means that teachers can give each student more attention and keep the classrooms under control. Sunflower Elementary has a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on core subjects like reading, writing, math, science, and social studies, as well as art, music, and physical education. According to data from U.S. News, 42% of students at Sunflower Elementary were proficient or above in math, and 51% were proficient or above in reading. This means that students are doing well in the basics of school. The school's diverse student body makes it a more welcoming place to learn. Sunflower Elementary is in the Shawnee Mission School District. This means that the district gives it regular money and lets it use important educational resources and support services. People in Lenexa and the surrounding areas like that the school is safe and has a clear academic focus. Sunflower Elementary School is one of the best schools in Kansas because it has a strong focus on the community, small class sizes, and reading.

Sunflower Elem Contact Information

Address

8955 Loiret Blvd, Lenexa, KS, 66219

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Phone

(913) 993-5400

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 41%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 41% in Math and 51% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
397
Total Students
$48210
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 105 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Sunflower Elem

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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
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: 8:15 AM – 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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 61.71%
Asian 5.29%
Hispanic 15.37%
Black 9.82%
Two+ Races 7.3%
Native Am. 0.5%
White
61.71%
Asian
5.29%
Hispanic
15.37%
Black
9.82%
Two+ Races
7.3%
Native Am.
0.5%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 397
47.36%
188 Female
52.64%
209 Male

Student Population

397 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In April 2025, the school was named the "Kansas Green School of the Year" by the Kansas Association for Conservation & Environmental Education

FAQ

Q1. What does the school do to help kids learn how to get along with others?

Ans. Students learn by working together, doing things with their peers, and taking social-emotional lessons.

Q2. What kinds of programs are available to make things better?

Ans. There are chances to do creative arts, STEM challenges, and projects in the classroom.

Q3. How does the school talk to families?

Ans: Sunflower Elementary uses digital platforms, newsletters, and in-person meetings.

Q4. How is the health of the students taken care of?

Ans. The school offers counseling, wellness breaks, and help from staff.

Q5. Do schools have events that happen every year or every season?

Ans. Students like festivals, themed days, and events that celebrate schoolwork.

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

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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