Enrollment
110
Elementary
DISTRICT 223 · STATE 421
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HARLAN INDEPENDENT·NCES 210252002046
Sunshine School
304 Surgener St, Harlan, KY 40831 · (606) 573-8714 · Harlan County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL110 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
110.0:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 62.4:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
54%
59 students
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 63%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 110 | 100% |
Student demographics
19%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 47% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Harlan Independent. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
110
+36 (+49%) vs 2020
-25% since 2010-11, when it was 146
Student : Teacher
110.0:1
was 74.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 110 | 1 | 110.0:1 | 54% (59) |
| 2023-24 | 119 | 1 | 119.0:1 | 60% (71) |
| 2022-23 | 93 | 1 | 93.0:1 | 52% (48) |
| 2020-21 | 74 | 1 | 74.0:1 | 66% (49) |
| 2017-18 | 101 | 1 | 101.0:1 | 65% (66) |
| 2015-16 | 107 | N/A | N/A | 62% (66) |
| 2010-11 | 146 | N/A | N/A | 45% (65) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Sunshine School.
Since 2017-18: students up 9% (101 to 110); teachers unchanged (1 to 1).
About Sunshine School
At 304 Surgener St in Harlan, Kentucky, Sunshine School operates as a very small elementary school. Its grade span covers pre-K, with 110 students on the rolls. That compares with an average of about 421 students for elementary schools in Kentucky.
Within Harlan Independent, Sunshine School is one of 3 schools. The district enrolls 900 students.
Roughly 90% of students at Sunshine School are White. Other groups make up 5% multiracial and 4% Black. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 19%.
Its staff includes 1 full-time-equivalent teachers, for about 110.0 students per teacher. Across elementary schools in Kentucky, the average ratio is 15.4:1. Sunshine School has a free or reduced-price lunch rate of 54%. Among public schools in Harlan County, the average eligibility rate is 76%.
For the population of Harlan County, the median household earns about $41,693 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 13% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 21%. Sunshine School shares Harlan County with 14 other public schools.
The closest school to Sunshine School is Harlan Elementary School, located about 0.1 miles away. Within five miles of Sunshine School, there are 7 other public schools.
Its location is classified as Town: Distant by the National Center for Education Statistics.
The 2020-21 count was 74 students and the 2024-25 count was 110. A difference that large may reflect a change in which grades the school serves. Federal data show the ratio rising from 74.0:1 to 110.0:1.
This page collects posts and questions about Sunshine School, such as athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Harlan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
25,772
Census ACS
Median income
$41,693
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
21%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
4,310 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Harlan Independent
- Harlan High SchoolHigh · 455 students
- Harlan Elementary SchoolElementary · 335 students
Other schools in Harlan
- Harlan High SchoolHigh · 455 students
- Harlan Elementary SchoolElementary · 335 students
- James A. Cawood ElementaryElementary · 277 students
- Cumberland Tech - Harlan CampusHigh
- Kentucky TECH - Harlan Regional Tech CtrHigh
Nearby schools
- Harlan Elementary School0.1 mi · 335
- Harlan High School0.1 mi · 455
- James A. Cawood Elementary2.5 mi · 277
- Appalachian Challenge Academy2.9 mi · 100
- Rosspoint Elementary School3.0 mi · 369
- Harlan County High School3.5 mi · 945
Frequently asked questions
About Sunshine SchoolHow large is Sunshine School?
Sunshine School enrolls approximately 110 students in grades PK-PK.
What age range does Sunshine School serve?
Sunshine School serves students from grade PK through grade PK.
How many teachers does Sunshine School have?
Sunshine School employs 1 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 110.0:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Sunshine School?
At Sunshine School, the student body is approximately 90% White, 1% Hispanic, 4% Black, 5% Two or more.
What district is Sunshine School in?
Sunshine School is part of Harlan Independent.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.