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Sunshine Elementary

Elementary School · Orange · Orlando, FL

An Orange elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

13225 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE, Orlando, FL 32821

  • Math 37% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change-0.85 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2024
TrendStable
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.3% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.7% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-23.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.5 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-14.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$11,656
Chronic Absenteeism43.6%

Students at Sunshine Elementary score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency37%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 40% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).

Show all 4 years by subject
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 12 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Sunshine Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Orlando map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,927

Median home value

$300,300

Median rent

$1,782/mo

College educated

43.7%

Homeownership

35.2%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32821; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Muslim Academy of Greater OrlandoPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–81.7 mi267Compare →
West Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–52.2 mi584Compare →
Sand Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–52.4 mi713Compare →
Hunters Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–53.6 mi754Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Orange

Schools in district
275
Rank in district
#165 of 258
District spending per student
$11,656NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sunshine Elementary is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sunshine Elementary

Sunshine Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 1,001 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,474 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sunshine Elementary

What grades does Sunshine Elementary serve?

Sunshine Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Sunshine Elementary?

Sunshine Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 1,001 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunshine Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Sunshine Elementary is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sunshine Elementary rank in FL?

Sunshine Elementary ranks #2,474 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Sunshine Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Sunshine Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Sunshine Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunshine Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Is Sunshine Elementary a charter school?

No, Sunshine Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sunshine Elementary a Title I school?

No, Sunshine Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunshine Elementary?

42.2% of students at Sunshine Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
1,001
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.6%
Area population (ZIP 32821)
21,765
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
31.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32821; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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