Sunshine School serves 119 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunshine School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sunshine School's student population of 119 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sunshine School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
2%
11%
White
91%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sunshine School?
119 students attend Sunshine School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Sunshine School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Sunshine School offer ?
Sunshine School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunshine School part of?
Sunshine School is part of Harlan Independent School District.
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