publicelementaryGrade 3-5

Sunflower Elem

1401 E 303Rd St, Paola, KS 66071, United States

+1 (913) 294-8040

4.1

Overall Rating

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Sunflower Elem Overview

About This School

Sunflower Elem is a public elementary in Paola, Kansas, serving 373 students in grades 3-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 43% in ELA and 39% in math. The school maintains a 12:1 student-teacher ratio with 28 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $117,129. The student body is composed of 53% male and 47% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or More Races, and 1% Black.

373

Total Students

Grade 3-5

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

28 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts43%

Mathematics39%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 3-5

County

Miami County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

Sunflower Elem Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

43%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 31%State Avg: 34%

39%

Mathematics

City Avg: 28%State Avg: 31%

N/A

Science

Class Information

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13:1

State Avg: 13:1

Students per Counselor

Sunflower Elem Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$117,129

City Avg: $117,129

State Avg: $62,072

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio12:1

Students per Counselor:1

Sunflower Elem Student Demographics

Student Body

52.82%

Male

47.18%

Female

Total Enrollment: 373 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White86.6%

Hispanic6.97%

Asian0%

Black0.8%

Two or More Races5.36%

Native American0.27%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunflower Elem

Q: What is Sunflower Elem?

A: Sunflower Elem is a elementary public located in Paola.

Q: How many students attend Sunflower Elem?

A: Sunflower Elem has approximately 373 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunflower Elem?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Sunflower Elem is 12:1.

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Detailed Information about Sunflower Elem

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Sunflower Elem - Paola, KS

Quick Facts about Sunflower Elem
School Name	Sunflower Elem
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 3-5
Location	1401 E 303Rd St, Paola, KS 66071, Paola, KS
County	Miami County
Phone	+1 (913) 294-8040
Total Students	373
Student-Teacher Ratio	12:1
Full-Time Teachers	28
Rating	4.1/10
ELA Proficiency	43%
Math Proficiency	39%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunflower Elem

What is Sunflower Elem?

Sunflower Elem is a elementary public located in Paola.

How many students attend Sunflower Elem?

Sunflower Elem has approximately 373 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunflower Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Sunflower Elem is 12:1.

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