Sunshine Center serves 106 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunshine Center's student population of 106 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
106 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (21-22)
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sunshine Center is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Hispanic
13%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sunshine Center?
106 students attend Sunshine Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Sunshine Center students are White, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
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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