Sunshine Special Education

Serving 53 students in grades Kindergarten-12, 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 53 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Sunshine Special Education's student population of 53 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
53 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sunshine Special Education is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
62%
56%
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Black
4%
5%
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White
26%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.55
This chart display the diversity score of Sunshine Special Education and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sunshine Special Education and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Sunshine Special Education often compared to?
Sunshine Special Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside County Special Education, Yvonne Harmon by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Sunshine Special Education?
53 students attend Sunshine Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Sunshine Special Education students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunshine Special Education?
Sunshine Special Education has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sunshine Special Education offer ?
Sunshine Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Sunshine Special Education part of?
Sunshine Special Education is part of Riverside Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 53 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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