SUNSHINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUNSHINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LEE school district, located in LEHIGH ACRES, FL with about 1,163 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 82 teachers, SUNSHINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Lehigh Acres, Florida, is a public school serving the local community as part of the School District of Lee County. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on core foundational skills, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet individual learning needs.

In addition to its academic programs, Sunshine Elementary places a strong emphasis on building a positive school culture through collaboration between students, educators, and families. The school utilizes its official website, http://sun.leeschools.net/, as a primary hub for communication, providing parents and guardians with essential resources such as school calendars, curriculum updates, and information regarding extracurricular activities. As a community-centered institution, it serves as a critical educational pillar for families in the Lehigh Acres area.

For more information, contact SUNSHINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (239) 369-5836 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

601 SARA AVE N
LEHIGH ACRES, FL 33971-1319
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SUNSHINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LEHIGH ACRES, FL with about 1,163 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LEE
Total Students:
1,163
Teachers:
82
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,163 students

Hispanic/Latino
57.7%
Black or African American
20.6%
White
17.4%
Two or more races
3.6%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
46.3%
Male
53.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.