Sunflower Elementary School

www.usd480.net

582 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

582

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunflower Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	503
Black	9
Asian	6
Two or More	11

Hispanic
503 (86.4 %)
White
53 (9.1 %)
Two or More
11 (1.9 %)
Black
9 (1.5 %)
Asian
6 (1.0 %)

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:	Liberal
Phone:	(620)604-2800
Website:	http://www.usd480.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	434
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 252

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 52