Sunshine Center serves 96 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunshine Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Sunshine Center's student population of 96 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sunshine Center is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
8%
Black
10%
15%
White
63%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sunshine Center?
96 students attend Sunshine Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Sunshine Center students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Sunshine Center offer ?
Sunshine Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunshine Center part of?
Sunshine Center is part of Independence 30 School District.
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