- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ottawa, KS
Sunflower Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunflower Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200001502101
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunflower Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Ottawa · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunflower Elementary School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunflower Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Ottawa, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Sunflower Elementary School shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 200001502101 · Ottawa, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 12.3:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Ottawa Sr High (681 students)
Sunflower Elementary School shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Sunflower Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ottawa Sr High
Ottawa Sr High
681 students
- Ottawa Middle
Ottawa Middle School
456 students
- Garfield Elem
Garfield Elem
368 students
- This school
Sunflower Elementary School
333 students
- Lincoln Elem
Lincoln Elem
298 students
- Ottawa Virtual 14
Ottawa Virtual School
14 students
What this shows Sunflower Elementary School reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunflower Elementary School compares
Sunflower Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▲ 4% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Kansas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,239
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Sunflower Elementary School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Ottawa reports $13,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunflower Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ottawa Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ottawa Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Sunflower Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Ottawa
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunflower Elementary School
How many students attend Sunflower Elementary School?
Sunflower Elementary School has 333 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ottawa, KS. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunflower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunflower Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 11% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunflower Elementary School?
44.3% of students at Sunflower Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunflower Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunflower Elementary School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Ottawa, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunflower Elementary School?
Sunflower Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sunflower Elementary School rank among schools in Ottawa?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunflower Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Ottawa, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ottawa on the city page.
What other schools are in Ottawa?
Besides Sunflower Elementary School, Ottawa also operates Ottawa Sr High (681 students), Ottawa Middle School (456 students), and Garfield Elem (368 students). See the Ottawa district page for the complete list.