Fulton Sunshine Charter Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Fulton Sunshine Charter Elementary School served 563 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 76% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 38%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
563 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)76%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)75%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
54%
4%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
17%
37%
White
22%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
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