SUNFLOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sunflower Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Liberal school district, located in Liberal, KS with about 671 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Sunflower Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Sunflower Elementary School is located in Liberal, Kansas, and operates as part of the Liberal Public School District (USD 480). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and student engagement within a supportive learning environment.
As a member of the USD 480 district, the school aligns its curriculum and resources with the broader educational goals of the Liberal school system. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, staff, and families, Sunflower Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic success and lifelong learning. For families looking for specific information regarding school programs, enrollment, or district policies, the official website at http://www.usd480.net/ serves as the primary resource for news and updates.
For more information, contact Sunflower Elementary School at (620) 604-2800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 604-2800
http://www.usd480.net/
SUNFLOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Liberal, KS with about 671 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Liberal
- Total Students:
- 671
- Teachers:
- 32
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 671 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SUNFLOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 85.2%
- White
- 9.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Black or African American
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.