SUNSHINE CENTER vs LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY
SUNSHINE CENTER and LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY are very closely rated, both scoring around 5.0 out of 10. LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY is significantly larger with 281 students, about 2.9× the size of SUNSHINE CENTER (96).
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
SUNSHINE CENTER
Independence, MO
5.0/10
SchoolPre-K – Pre-K
96 students
LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY
Independence, MO
4.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
281 students
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| Metric | SUNSHINE CENTER | LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.0 / 10 | 4.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| Growth Score | — | 3.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.9% | 53.7% |
| Environment Score | 1.3 | 7.4 |
| State Rank | #1,738 of 2,221 | #1,833 of 2,221 |
| State Percentile | 22th | 18th |
Test Scores
| Subject | SUNSHINE CENTER | LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | — | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | — | 47.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | SUNSHINE CENTER | LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| Type | School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – Pre-K | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 96 | 281 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | — | 12.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.9% | 53.7% |
| District | INDEPENDENCE 30 | INDEPENDENCE 30 |
| City | Independence | Independence |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Independence (64056) | Independence (64057) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $68,696 | $71,441 |
| Median Home Value | $176,400 | $235,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,290 | $1,139 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 19.6% | 28.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.8% | 5.1% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 23 min |