Sunflower Elem

403 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Sunflower Elementary, located in Paola, Kansas, is part of the Paola Unified School District 368. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for students in the primary grade levels. It is known for maintaining a community-oriented environment typical of smaller Kansas districts, where the emphasis is placed on student development, academic growth, and fostering positive social interactions among its young learners.

The school is situated in a quiet, residential area of Paola, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing a safe and supportive learning space. As a vital component of the Paola education system, Sunflower Elementary works to prepare students for their transition to the middle school level by balancing core curriculum subjects with extracurricular opportunities. The staff generally prioritizes a collaborative approach, encouraging parental involvement and community engagement to support the overall success and well-being of the student body.

403

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunflower Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	349
Hispanic	26
Black	4
Two or More	22
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
349 (86.6 %)
Hispanic
26 (6.5 %)
Two or More
22 (5.5 %)
Black
4 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Paola
Phone:	(913)294-8040
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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

Grade 3 142

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 149