- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harlan, KY
Sunshine School
Federal NCES profile for Sunshine School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210252002046
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunshine School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Harlan · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 110
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Sunshine School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Harlan, KY.
School address
District: Harlan Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210252002046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Sunshine School grew from 93 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (+28.0%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 210252002046 · Harlan, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
110 enr · 49.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Harlan High School (455 students)
Sunshine School grew from 93 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (+28.0%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Sunshine School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harlan High Sc
Harlan High School
455 students
- Harlan Element
Harlan Elementary School
335 students
- This school 110
Sunshine School
110 students
What this shows Sunshine School reports 110 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunshine School compares
Sunshine School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 110 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
110
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$12,385
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 90.0%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Sunshine School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Harlan Independent reports $12,385 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunshine School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Harlan Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Sunshine School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Harlan
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 School
How many students attend Sunshine School?
Sunshine School has 110 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harlan, KY. CCD year-over-year: 93 (2022-23) → 119 (2023-24), up 26.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunshine School?
49.5% of students at Sunshine School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunshine School?
The largest demographic group at Sunshine School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Harlan, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunshine School?
Sunshine School 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 School rank among schools in Harlan?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunshine School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Harlan, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Harlan Independent?
Besides Sunshine School, Harlan Independent also operates Harlan High School (455 students) and Harlan Elementary School (335 students). See the Harlan Independent district page for the complete list.