Sunflower Elem

8955 Loiret Blvd
Shawnee Mission, KS 66219

www.smsd.org/Schools/sunflower/

370 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Sunflower Elementary School, located in Lenexa, Kansas, is part of the Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD). Serving students in the suburban community of the 66219 zip code, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive and academically rigorous environment. As a member of the SMSD, Sunflower benefits from the resources and collaborative educational strategies of one of Kansas's largest and most highly regarded school districts, which emphasizes personalized learning and the development of 21st-century skills.

The school is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement, which play a significant role in fostering a positive culture for students. By utilizing the district’s comprehensive curriculum, Sunflower Elementary focuses on holistic development, balancing core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social-emotional growth and enrichment. Families interested in enrollment or specific programming, such as extracurricular activities or district-wide initiatives, can find up-to-date information through the official school website at [www.smsd.org/Schools/sunflower/](http://www.smsd.org/Schools/sunflower/).

370

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunflower Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	61
Black	37
Asian	21
Two or More	30
American Indian	2

White
219 (59.2 %)
Hispanic
61 (16.5 %)
Black
37 (10.0 %)
Two or More
30 (8.1 %)
Asian
21 (5.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
Phone:	(913)993-5400
Website:	http://www.smsd.org/Schools/sunflower/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	110
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

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 47