Sunflower Elementary

www.usd497.org

468 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sunflower Elementary, located at 2521 Inverness Drive in Lawrence, Kansas, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Lawrence Public Schools district (USD 497). The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By fostering a collaborative environment, Sunflower Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for future success while maintaining strong connections with families and the surrounding neighborhood.

As part of the USD 497 district, the school aligns its curriculum with state standards while incorporating district-wide initiatives designed to support diverse learning needs and inclusive classroom practices. The school serves as a central hub for students in the Lawrence area, offering a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and civic engagement. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources, parents and community members can visit their official website at http://www.usd497.org.

468

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunflower Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	62
Black	30
Asian	10
Two or More	58
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	2

White
295 (63.0 %)
Hispanic
62 (13.2 %)
Two or More
58 (12.4 %)
Black
30 (6.4 %)
American Indian
11 (2.4 %)
Asian
10 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Lawrence
Phone:	(785)832-5870
Website:	http://www.usd497.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sunflower Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sunflower Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	224	47.9%
Male	244	52.1%

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