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Sunshine School
School · Harlan Independent · Harlan, KY
A Harlan Independent school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
304 Surgener St, Harlan, KY 40831
- 119:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on KY statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sunshine School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated937/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harlan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,417
Median home value
$106,500
Median rent
$567/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
56.7%
Poverty rate
25.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40831; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James A. Cawood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Green Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–8 | 4.1 mi | 128 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Harlan Independent
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,385NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 39.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunshine School is listed in Harlan Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunshine School
Sunshine School is a public school in Harlan, KY, part of Harlan Independent, serving approximately 119 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 119:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,237 of 1,284 schools in KY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunshine School
What grades does Sunshine School serve?
Sunshine School serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Sunshine School?
Sunshine School has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunshine School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunshine School is 119:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunshine School rank in KY?
Sunshine School ranks #1,237 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Sunshine School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunshine School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sunshine School a charter school?
No, Sunshine School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunshine School a Title I school?
No, Sunshine School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunshine School?
59.7% of students at Sunshine School 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 119
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 119:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Harlan County
- Phone
- (606) 573-8714
- Area population (ZIP 40831)
- 4,719
- Area median age
- 42.1
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 40831; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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