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Sunset Hill Elementary School

901 Schwarz Rd
Lawrence, KS 66049
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunset Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 30% in KS
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Sunset Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sunset Hill Elementary School's student population of 398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
398 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 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
Sunset Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Hill Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#358 out of 1280 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sunset Hill Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sunset Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunset Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sunset Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sunset Hill Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sunset Hill Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sunset Hill Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sunset Hill Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
60%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sunset Hill Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
23%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sunset Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kansas 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 Sunset Hill Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Sunset Hill Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sunset Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sunset Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Hill Elementary School is ranked #358 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Sunset Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Sunset Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quail Run Elementary School, Deerfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Sunset Hill Elementary School?
398 students attend Sunset Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Sunset Hill Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Hill Elementary School?
Sunset Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sunset Hill Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sunset Hill Elementary School part of?
Sunset Hill Elementary School is part of Lawrence School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunset Hill Elementary School located?
Sunset Hill Elementary School is located in the Sunset Hills neighborhood of Lawrence, KS. There are 1 other public schools located in Sunset Hills.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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