Summary:
In zip code 66047, located in Lawrence, Kansas, there is one elementary school, Sunflower Elementary, serving grades K-5 with 444 students as part of the Lawrence school district.
Sunflower Elementary stands out as a high-performing school with strong academic results. In the 2024-2025 school year, proficiency rates in English Language Arts (57.52%), Mathematics (43.72%), and Science (59.69%) all exceeded both district and state averages. The school’s strongest subject is Science, where it outperforms the state by over 18 percentage points. The school also boasts a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1 and a notably low chronic absenteeism rate of 13.7%, which is less than half the district average of 28.0%. While 43% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, the school consistently achieves above state averages, indicating effective teaching and leadership. However, the school’s state ranking has slipped from the 79th percentile (4 stars) in 2022-2023 to the 64th percentile (3 stars) in 2024-2025, a trend worth monitoring.
A closer look at grade-level data reveals a specific challenge in 3rd Grade Mathematics, where only 35.7% of students are proficient—below both the district (45.34%) and state (41.81%) averages. This contrasts with stronger math performance in 4th (47.5%) and 5th (49.24%) grades, suggesting a need for targeted early intervention. Overall, Sunflower Elementary provides a supportive and academically strong environment, with per-student spending of $11,089 and a clear emphasis on attendance and science education.
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