Sunshine School

304 Surgener St
Harlan, KY 40831
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 110 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 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)
Total Students
110 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
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.
This School
State Level (KY)
Hispanic
1%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Black
4%
11%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

White
90%
71%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
5%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
10%
0.19

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
55%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%

Showing 2014–2024. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
Green and White
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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 110 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 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

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