Sunshine Elementary School

7737 Lasalle Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunshine Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunshine Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Sunshine Elementary School's student population of 408 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
408 students
This chart displays total students of Sunshine Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Sunshine Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Sunshine Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sunshine Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Sunshine Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunshine Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2012 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sunshine Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sunshine Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunshine Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sunshine Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sunshine Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sunshine Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
35%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sunshine Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
59%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sunshine Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sunshine Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sunshine Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sunshine Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Sunshine Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sunshine Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sunshine Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunshine Elementary School's ranking?
Sunshine Elementary School is ranked #2012 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sunshine Elementary School often compared to?
Sunshine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pembroke Pines Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sunshine Elementary School?
408 students attend Sunshine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Sunshine Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunshine Elementary School?
Sunshine Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunshine Elementary School offer ?
Sunshine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sunshine Elementary School part of?
Sunshine Elementary School is part of Broward School District.

School Calendar

View the Sunshine Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day for Students
May 30, 2025 (Friday)

School Reviews

Review Sunshine Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

What Is A Magnet School?
What Is A Magnet School?
This comprehensive guide explores magnet schools, their history, and their role in public education. It covers their unique characteristics, including specialized curricula and diverse student bodies, while discussing the pros and cons of magnet education. The article also provides practical advice for families considering magnet schools for their children.
Uniforms: The Pros and Cons
Uniforms: The Pros and Cons
This comprehensive article explores the pros and cons of school uniforms in public schools. It discusses their impact on safety, learning environment, self-expression, and cost-effectiveness. The piece presents statistics, expert opinions, and arguments from both proponents and opponents, helping parents make informed decisions about uniform policies.
Understanding Rubrics
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Quick Links