Sunshine Elementary

Summary:

Sunshine Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 949 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Orange County School District. However, the school faces significant challenges, with a chronic absenteeism rate much higher than nearby schools and the state average, as well as consistently lower test scores compared to its peers.

Sunshine Elementary's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly below the surrounding schools and the Florida averages across all grade levels. The school also has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (67.12%) compared to nearby schools, which have a more diverse racial makeup. Additionally, Sunshine Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (40.99%), indicating a higher level of socioeconomic challenges.

The nearby schools, such as Pinecrest Academy Avalon, Andover Elementary, and Sunrise Elementary, generally outperform Sunshine Elementary across various metrics, including test scores, chronic absenteeism, and school rankings. This highlights the need for Sunshine Elementary to identify and address the factors contributing to its underperformance compared to its peers.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 13225 International Drive
       Orlando, FL  32821


(407) 317-3200

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
1742nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,908 Help


Students who attend Sunshine Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Freedom Middle
High:    Lake Buena Vista High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  949

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
67.1%
White:
18.3%
African American:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sunshine Elementary ranks worse than 77.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 134th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.9. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67.1%), White (18.3%), African American (8.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunshine Elementary is 17.9. 143 elementary schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Sunshine Elementary employs 53 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunshine Elementary is $7,908. 157 elementary schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sunshine Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sunshine Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.55 1478th 2247 34.2%
2022 29.70 1580th 2219 28.8%
2023 32.70 1538th 2240 31.3%
2024 25.90 1742nd 2256 22.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Sunshine Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 131 38 19 380 1 7 13 0 589
2022 144 92 28 528 0 9 13 0 814
2023 174 83 22 637 1 10 22 0 949

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sunshine Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 589 40.0 14.7 85.9
2022 814 43.0 18.9 46.2
2023 949 53.0 17.9 41

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sunshine Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 589 40.0 14.7 85.9
2022 814 43.0 18.9 46.2
2023 949 53.0 17.9 41

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunshine Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021 $650 (8.0%) $7,447 (92.0%) $8,097
2022 $1,729 (20.3%) $6,776 (79.7%) $8,506
2023 $932 (11.8%) $6,975 (88.2%) $7,908

Data source: Florida Department of Education


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Students at Sunshine Elementary are 67% Hispanic, 18% White, 9% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

Sunshine Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.8% of Florida elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 949 students attended Sunshine Elementary.

Students who attend Sunshine Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Freedom Middle
High : Lake Buena Vista High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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