Sunshine Elementary
#1183 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#19826 of 50,301 nationally
About Sunshine Elementary
Sunshine Elementary is a public elementary located in Orlando, in the Orange school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 1,015 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 57.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1183rd of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,015.
There are 167 schools in Orlando; Sunshine Elementary ranks 75th of 165 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)35.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sunshine Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Sunshine Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lake Buena Vista High School
Orlando · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,140 students · 2.9 km away
West Creek Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
565 students · 3.6 km away
Sand Lake Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
733 students · 3.9 km away
Hunters Creek Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,057 students · 5.1 km away
Hunters Creek Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
749 students · 5.8 km away
Renaissance Charter School at Hunters Creek
Orlando · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,501 students · 6.1 km away
John Young Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students · 6.3 km away
Bay Meadows Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
764 students · 6.6 km away
Flora Ridge Elementary School
Kissimmee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
765 students · 7.0 km away
Waterbridge Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
644 students · 7.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Bartram Springs Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,013 students
Water Spring Elementary
Winter Garden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,013 students
Old Kings Elementary School
Flagler Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,019 students
Horace O'bryant School
Key West · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,011 students
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,010 students
Oakleaf Village Elementary School
Orange Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
1,022 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sunshine Elementary a good school?
Sunshine Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 57.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1183 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sunshine Elementary rank in Florida?
Sunshine Elementary ranks #1183 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #19826 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sunshine Elementary?
Sunshine Elementary had 1,015 students in 2025.
Is Sunshine Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Sunshine Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sunshine Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sunshine Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.