SUNSHINE GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sunshine Gardens Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South San Francisco Unified school district, located in South San Francisco, CA with about 385 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Sunshine Gardens Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sunshine Gardens Elementary School, located at 1200 Miller Ave. in South San Francisco, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the South San Francisco Unified School District. The school is situated in a residential neighborhood and serves students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. It is recognized for fostering a close-knit learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student social and emotional development.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its focus on creating a supportive atmosphere for a diverse student population. Beyond its core curriculum, Sunshine Gardens often engages families and the community through various school events and extracurricular programs. By providing a structured yet nurturing setting, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Sunshine Gardens Elementary at (650) 877-8784 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.