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Sunset Elem

1510 W Republic, Salina, KS, 67401

Ranked 203 of 293 in KANSAS

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About Sunset Elem

Sunset Elementary in Salina, Kansas, is one of the best elementary schools in the area. It is part of a well-respected group of Kansas elementary schools. The school says that about 48% of students are good at math and 47% are good at reading, which shows that they are doing well in school. Families looking at or comparing elementary schools in Salina, Kansas, like the school's structured literacy blocks, regular math lessons, and community-supported learning environment. Sunset Elementary School is a public school, but many people think of it as one of the best private elementary schools in Salina, Kansas because it has a lot of enrichment activities, teachers work well together, and it focuses on the whole child. The school offers a balanced curriculum, helpful interventions, and chances for students to be active in order to help them grow steadily.

Sunset Elem Contact Information

Address

1510 W Republic, Salina, KS, 67401

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Phone

(785) 309-4520

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 27% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
379
Total Students
$48210
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 203 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Sunset 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
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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: 8:00 AM – 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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 46.7%
Asian 1.32%
Hispanic 35.36%
Black 3.43%
Two+ Races 12.93%
Native Am. 0.26%
White
46.7%
Asian
1.32%
Hispanic
35.36%
Black
3.43%
Two+ Races
12.93%
Native Am.
0.26%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 379
48.81%
185 Female
51.19%
194 Male

Student Population

379 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

379 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Sunset Elem continued district-wide efforts to strengthen early literacy, reading fluency, and foundational math readiness. Teachers implemented updated phonics resources, guided-reading routines, and structured intervention blocks for skill reinforcement. Math instruction expanded through digital practice tools, hands-on problem-solving tasks, and real-world application activities.

FAQ

Q1. How is math fluency built?

Ans. Timed drills, models, and guided practice.

Q2. Are literacy-rich activities offered?

Ans. Reading journals and vocabulary games.

Q3. How are behavior challenges handled?

Ans. Counselor SEL support and restorative talks.

Q4. How is progress shared?

Ans. Reports, updates, and conferences.

Q5. Are group-learning opportunities given?

Ans. Team challenges and collaborative tasks.

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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