Sunshine School serves 110 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Attendance Zone: SUNSHINE SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Harlan, KY, covering approximately 5.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunshine School's student population of 110 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
110 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Home of the Green Dragons
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sunshine School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
4%
11%
White
90%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sunshine School?
110 students attend Sunshine School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sunshine School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Sunshine School offer ?
Sunshine School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sunshine School part of?
Sunshine School is part of Harlan Independent School District.
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