Sunset Ridge Elementary

14901 England St.
Overland Park, KS 66221

www.bluevalleyk12.org/sre

396 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sunset Ridge Elementary is a highly regarded public school located in Overland Park, Kansas, serving students as part of the prestigious Blue Valley School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. With a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student population, Sunset Ridge utilizes modern instructional strategies and a robust curriculum to ensure that learners build a strong foundation in core subjects while also developing critical thinking and collaborative skills.

Beyond academics, the school places a significant value on community and school culture, often highlighting the active involvement of parents and local stakeholders. Sunset Ridge offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs designed to nurture students' unique interests and talents. By maintaining high standards for excellence and prioritizing a safe, inclusive atmosphere, the school consistently strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, reflecting the broader mission of the Blue Valley district.

396

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	23
Black	24
Asian	77
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
260 (65.7%)
Asian
77 (19.4%)
Black
24 (6.1%)
Hispanic
23 (5.8%)
Two or More
11 (2.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Blue Valley
Phone:	(913)239-7400
Website:	http://www.bluevalleyk12.org/sre
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 45

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sunset Ridge Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sunset Ridge Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	173	43.7%
Male	223	56.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)