SUNSHINE ELEM.
SUNSHINE ELEM. is a public elementary school that is part of the SPRINGFIELD R-XII school district, located in SPRINGFIELD, MO with about 199 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 12 teachers, SUNSHINE ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 at 421 E. Sunshine Street in Springfield, Missouri, is a public school operating under the Springfield Public Schools district. Serving an elementary-aged student population, the school is situated in a central area of Springfield, making it a focal point for families within its specific attendance boundary.
The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development and social-emotional growth. As part of the larger Springfield Public Schools system, Sunshine Elementary follows the district’s curriculum standards and provides various resources, extracurricular activities, and support services designed to prepare students for middle school and beyond. For parents and community members, the school maintains an official website at http://sunshine.spsk12.org, which serves as a primary hub for school news, calendars, academic resources, and contact information.
For more information, contact SUNSHINE ELEM. at (417) 523-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807-2642
(417) 523-5200
http://sunshine.spsk12.org
SUNSHINE ELEM. is a public school in SPRINGFIELD, MO with about 199 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SPRINGFIELD R-XII
- Total Students:
- 199
- Teachers:
- 12.18
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 199 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SUNSHINE ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 77.9%
- Two or more races
- 7.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.0%
- Black or African American
- 4.0%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.0%
- Female
- 51.3%
- Male
- 48.7%
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.