- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Independence, MO
Sunshine Center
Federal NCES profile for Sunshine Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291548003157
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunshine Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #22 of 22
- schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 106
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Sunshine Center ranks #22 of 22 schools in Independence, MO.
School address
District: Independence 30 · Missouri
NCES ID 291548003157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Sunshine Center shrank from 107 students in 2022-23 to 96 in 2023-24 (-10.3%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 291548003157 · Independence, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
106 enr · 50.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Truman High (1,720 students)
Sunshine Center shrank from 107 students in 2022-23 to 96 in 2023-24 (-10.3%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Sunshine Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Truman High
Truman High
1,720 students
- William Chrism
William Chrisman High
1,417 students
- Van Horn High
Van Horn High
1,067 students
- Clifford H. No
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
902 students
- Bridger Middle
Bridger Middle
744 students
- This school 106
Sunshine Center
106 students
What this shows Sunshine Center reports 106 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunshine Center compares
Sunshine Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▲ 10% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
106
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$12,302
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.5%
African American 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 11.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Sunshine Center is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Independence 30 reports $12,302 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunshine Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truman High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| William Chrisman High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Van Horn High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Clifford H. Nowlin Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Bridger Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Sunshine Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Sunshine Center
How many students attend Sunshine Center?
Sunshine Center has 106 students enrolled. It is a public school in Independence, MO. CCD year-over-year: 107 (2022-23) → 96 (2023-24), down 11.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunshine Center?
50.5% of students at Sunshine Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunshine Center?
The largest demographic group at Sunshine Center is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Independence, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunshine Center?
Sunshine Center has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Sunshine Center rank among schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunshine Center ranks #22 of 22 schools in Independence, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Independence on the city page.
What other schools are in Independence 30?
Besides Sunshine Center, Independence 30 also operates Truman High (1,720 students), William Chrisman High (1,417 students), and Van Horn High (1,067 students). See the Independence 30 district page for the complete list.