B
Good
72/100

Sunset Hill Elem

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 901 Schwarz Rd, Lawrence, KS 66049
Overall
B
72/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 57th percentile in Kansas
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

72
Repit Score
out of 100
398
Students
enrolled
15.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%57/1000.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 51% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Kansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +5 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (+10 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency47% (+14 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%52%reading +6 pts, math +5 pts70th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%50%reading -5 pts, math +17 pts68th percentile (list)
Low-income22%27%reading -5 pts, math +3 pts35th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 901 Schwarz Rd
City Lawrence
ZIP Code 66049
District 2008400
NCES School ID 200840001373
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 66049

Understanding the community around Sunset Hill Elem helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $80,539
Per Capita Income $48,855
Poverty Rate 4.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 43.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.0%
High School or Higher 96.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $335,400
Median Rent $1,126
Owner-Occupied 55.6%
Renter-Occupied 44.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sunset Hill Elem.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.0%
Female 51.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 59.8%
Two or More Races 22.6%
Hispanic/Latino 10.3%
Black 5.0%
American Indian 1.8%
Asian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 398
Teachers (FTE) 25.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sunset Hill Elem?
Sunset Hill Elem has a Repit School Score of 72 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Sunset Hill Elem?
Sunset Hill Elem has 398 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1.
What grades does Sunset Hill Elem serve?
Sunset Hill Elem serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sunset Hill Elem receive per student?
Sunset Hill Elem receives $13,764 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sunset Hill Elem in 66049 ▼
Avg Home Value
$400,992
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,770
1-Year Change
+6.7%
% Renters
44.4%

Other Schools in 66049

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026