Sunshine School

304 Surgener St
Harlan, KY 40831
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 84 students in grades Prekindergarten, 
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Sunshine School's student population of 84 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sunshine School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
1%
8%
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Black
1%
11%
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White
87%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sunshine School?
84 students attend Sunshine School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sunshine School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Sunshine School offer ?
Sunshine School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunshine School part of?
Sunshine School is part of Harlan Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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