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Sunflower Elementary School

2500 South Dogwood Avenue
Gillette, WY 82717
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 294 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sunflower Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 50% in WY
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Sunflower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sunflower Elementary School's student population of 294 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
294 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Sunflower Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunflower Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WY)
#101 out of 309 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sunflower Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sunflower Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunflower Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sunflower Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sunflower Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sunflower Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sunflower Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sunflower Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sunflower Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
89%
76%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sunflower Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sunflower Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sunflower Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wyoming.
0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Sunflower Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sunflower Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sunflower Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunflower Elementary School's ranking?
Sunflower Elementary School is ranked #101 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Sunflower Elementary School often compared to?
Sunflower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pronghorn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Sunflower Elementary School?
294 students attend Sunflower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sunflower Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunflower Elementary School?
Sunflower Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sunflower Elementary School offer ?
Sunflower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sunflower Elementary School part of?
Sunflower Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District #1.

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5   2/11/2020
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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