- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miramar, FL
Sunshine Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunshine Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018000227
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunshine Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools.
- #10 of 13
- schools in Miramar · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunshine Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunshine Elementary School ranks #10 of 13 schools in Miramar, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Sunshine Elementary School held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 120018000227 · Miramar, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 19.4:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Sunshine Elementary School held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sunshine Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school 426
Sunshine Elementary School
426 students
What this shows Sunshine Elementary School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunshine Elementary School compares
Sunshine Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 46% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Florida - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$12,121
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
White 2.8%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Sunshine Elementary School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunshine Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunshine Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunshine Elementary School
How many students attend Sunshine Elementary School?
Sunshine Elementary School has 426 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miramar, FL. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunshine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunshine Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunshine Elementary School?
76.0% of students at Sunshine Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunshine Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunshine Elementary School is African American at 62.0% of enrollment, in Miramar, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunshine Elementary School?
Sunshine Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 School rank among schools in Miramar?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunshine Elementary School ranks #10 of 13 schools in Miramar, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Miramar on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Sunshine Elementary School, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.