Sunshine School serves 93 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sunshine School's student population of 93 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sunshine School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. 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
2%
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
n/a
11%
White
89%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sunshine School?
93 students attend Sunshine School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sunshine School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
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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