Serving 338 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunshine Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunshine Elementary School's student population of 338 students has grown by 87% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 116% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. Oct 16, 2025
School Rankings
Sunshine Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunshine Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1496 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
8%
15%
White
70%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunshine Elementary School's ranking?
Sunshine Elementary School is ranked #1496 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Sunshine Elementary School often compared to?
Sunshine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rountree Elementary School, Gray Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Sunshine Elementary School?
338 students attend Sunshine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sunshine Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunshine Elementary School?
Sunshine Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sunshine Elementary School offer ?
Sunshine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunshine Elementary School part of?
Sunshine Elementary School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
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