Serving 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunshine Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunshine Elementary School serves the northeast part of Bostic, NC, covering an area of approximately 104.4 square miles. Families within this attendance zone typically have a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 11.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunshine Elementary School's student population of 217 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1928
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunshine Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunshine Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#607 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)65-69%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
n/a
24%
White
91%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunshine Elementary School's ranking?
Sunshine Elementary School is ranked #607 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Sunshine Elementary School often compared to?
Sunshine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rutherfordton Elementary School, Ellenboro Elementary School, Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Sunshine Elementary School?
217 students attend Sunshine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Sunshine Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% 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 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sunshine Elementary School offer ?
Sunshine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunshine Elementary School part of?
Sunshine Elementary School is part of Rutherford County Schools.
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