- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orlando, FL
Sunshine Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunshine Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144008740
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunshine Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools.
- #123 of 128
- schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunshine Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunshine Elementary ranks #123 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Sunshine Elementary grew from 949 students in 2022-23 to 1,001 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 120144008740 · Orlando, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,015 enr · 19.2:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Sunshine Elementary grew from 949 students in 2022-23 to 1,001 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sunshine Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apopka High
Apopka High
3,446 students
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek High
3,383 students
- Winter Park Hi
Winter Park High
3,277 students
- Colonial High
Colonial High
3,239 students
- Windermere Hig
Windermere High
3,217 students
- This school 1,015
Sunshine Elementary
1,015 students
What this shows Sunshine Elementary reports 1,015 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunshine Elementary compares
Sunshine Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 28% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,015 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,015
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Florida - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,706
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1015 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.2%
White 18.2%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Sunshine Elementary is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunshine Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunshine Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 3,217
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~1,015 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunshine Elementary
How many students attend Sunshine Elementary?
Sunshine Elementary has 1,015 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 949 (2022-23) → 1,001 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunshine Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunshine Elementary is 19.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunshine Elementary?
37.6% of students at Sunshine Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunshine Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sunshine Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 67.2% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunshine Elementary?
Sunshine Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sunshine Elementary rank among schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunshine Elementary ranks #123 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Orlando on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Sunshine Elementary, Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students), Timber Creek High (3,383 students), and Winter Park High (3,277 students). See the Orange district page for the complete list.