- Enrollment
- 1,534
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Overland Park, KS
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201200001400
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Ridge Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Overland Park · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 7.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Ridge Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Overland Park, KS.
School address
District: Blue Valley · Kansas
NCES ID 201200001400 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Sunset Ridge Elementary grew from 412 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 201200001400 · Overland Park, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 13.2:1 · 7.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Valley West High (1,534 students)
Sunset Ridge Elementary grew from 412 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Sunset Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blue Valley We
Blue Valley West High
1,534 students
- Blue Valley No
Blue Valley Northwest High
1,496 students
- Blue Valley Hi
Blue Valley High
1,396 students
- Blue Valley No
Blue Valley North High
1,376 students
- Blue Valley So
Blue Valley Southwest High School
1,057 students
- This school 396
Sunset Ridge Elementary
396 students
What this shows Sunset Ridge Elementary reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Ridge Elementary compares
Sunset Ridge Elementary 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.0% | ▼ 84% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Kansas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,498
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 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.7%
Asian 19.4%
African American 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Sunset Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blue Valley reports $12,498 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Valley West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley Northwest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley Southwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Overland Park
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Stanley Elementary
Standard public school
610 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Wolf Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
541 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Bentwood Elem
Standard public school
366 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Ridge Elem
Standard public school
304 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Sunset Ridge Elementary?
Sunset Ridge Elementary has 396 students enrolled. It is a public school in Overland Park, KS. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Ridge Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 16% 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 Sunset Ridge Elementary?
7.0% of students at Sunset Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Ridge Elementary is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Overland Park, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Ridge Elementary?
Sunset Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Ridge Elementary rank among schools in Overland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Ridge Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Overland Park, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Overland Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Blue Valley?
Besides Sunset Ridge Elementary, Blue Valley also operates Blue Valley West High (1,534 students), Blue Valley Northwest High (1,496 students), and Blue Valley High (1,396 students). See the Blue Valley district page for the complete list.