- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Springfield, MO
Sunshine Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Sunshine Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292886001828
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunshine Elem. earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #15 of 17
- elementary schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunshine Elem. has class sizes larger than 82% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunshine Elem. ranks #15 of 17 elementary schools in Springfield, MO.
School address
District: Springfield R-Xii · Missouri
NCES ID 292886001828 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Sunshine Elem. held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 292886001828 · Springfield, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 15.3:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Kickapoo High (1,923 students)
Sunshine Elem. held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Sunshine Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kickapoo High
Kickapoo High
1,923 students
- Central High
Central High
1,428 students
- Glendale High
Glendale High
1,357 students
- Parkview High
Parkview High
1,182 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,065 students
- This school 353
Sunshine Elem.
353 students
What this shows Sunshine Elem. reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunshine Elem. compares
Sunshine Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 41% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in Missouri - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,461
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Sunshine Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Springfield R-Xii reports $14,461 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunshine Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kickapoo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glendale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunshine Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide elementary 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.
Similar enrollment (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunshine Elem.
How many students attend Sunshine Elem.?
Sunshine Elem. has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Springfield, MO. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunshine Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunshine Elem. is 15.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunshine Elem.?
65.2% of students at Sunshine Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunshine Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Sunshine Elem. is White at 65.4% of enrollment, in Springfield, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunshine Elem.?
Sunshine Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sunshine Elem. rank among elementary schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunshine Elem. ranks #15 of 17 elementary schools in Springfield, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield R-Xii?
Besides Sunshine Elem., Springfield R-Xii also operates Kickapoo High (1,923 students), Central High (1,428 students), and Glendale High (1,357 students). See the Springfield R-Xii district page for the complete list.