- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lawrence, KS
Sunset Hill Elem
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Hill Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200840001373
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Hill Elem earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Kansas schools.
- #8 of 12
- elementary schools in Lawrence · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Hill Elem has class sizes larger than 93% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Hill Elem ranks #8 of 12 elementary schools in Lawrence, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Sunset Hill Elem grew from 378 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 200840001373 · Lawrence, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 18.1:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence Free State High (1,774 students)
Sunset Hill Elem grew from 378 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Sunset Hill Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence Free
Lawrence Free State High
1,774 students
- Lawrence High
Lawrence High
1,454 students
- Lawrence West 648
Lawrence West Middle School
648 students
- Lawrence South 641
Lawrence Southwest Middle School
641 students
- Langston Hughe 560
Langston Hughes Elem
560 students
- This school 398
Sunset Hill Elem
398 students
What this shows Sunset Hill Elem reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Hill Elem compares
Sunset Hill Elem is a growing 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 31% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 15% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in Kansas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$12,176
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 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.1%
Two or More 20.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
African American 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Sunset Hill Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lawrence reports $12,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset Hill Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Free State High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Southwest Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Hill Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,454
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Lawrence
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Langston Hughes Elem
Standard public school
560 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Sunflower Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Schwegler Elem
Standard public school
434 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Deerfield Elem
Standard public school
433 students 16:1 students per teacher
Quail Run Elementary
Standard public school
421 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest Elem
Standard public school
393 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Hill Elem
How many students attend Sunset Hill Elem?
Sunset Hill Elem has 398 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lawrence, KS. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Hill Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Hill Elem is 18.1:1, which is 31% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunset Hill Elem?
36.2% of students at Sunset Hill Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Hill Elem?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Hill Elem is White at 60.1% of enrollment, in Lawrence, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Hill Elem?
Sunset Hill Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Sunset Hill Elem rank among elementary schools in Lawrence?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Hill Elem ranks #8 of 12 elementary schools in Lawrence, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lawrence on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawrence?
Besides Sunset Hill Elem, Lawrence also operates Lawrence Free State High (1,774 students), Lawrence High (1,454 students), and Lawrence West Middle School (648 students). See the Lawrence district page for the complete list.