Sunflower Elementary

www.usd231.com

345 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Sunflower Elementary is a public school located in Gardner, Kansas, serving as part of the Gardner Edgerton School District (USD 231). The school is situated at 775 North Center and is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for its elementary-aged students. By focusing on academic development and community engagement, Sunflower Elementary aims to provide a strong educational foundation that prepares its students for success in their future schooling years.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Gardner Edgerton school system, which emphasizes excellence in education and the holistic development of every child. Through its integration with the district’s resources and standards, Sunflower Elementary offers a structured curriculum and a variety of programs designed to nurture student growth. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the school's official website at http://www.usd231.com serves as a primary resource for parents and the local community.

345

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunflower Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	19
Black	16
Asian	3
Two or More	29
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
274 (79.4 %)
Two or More
29 (8.4 %)
Hispanic
19 (5.5 %)
Black
16 (4.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gardner Edgerton
Phone:	(913)856-3700
Website:	http://www.usd231.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 72