James A. Cawood Elementary vs Sunshine School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James A. Cawood Elementary
Harlan · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
277 students
Sunshine School
Harlan · Public other · Grades PK–PK
110 students
| Measure | James A. Cawood Elementary Harlan, Kentucky | Sunshine School Harlan, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #219 of 707 | – |
| National rank | #17928 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 277 | 110 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 110 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 110.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 48% | – |
| city | Harlan | Harlan |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunshine School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 83%).
- •James A. Cawood Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 110.0).
- •James A. Cawood Elementary is the larger school with 277 students compared with 110.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is James A. Cawood Elementary better than Sunshine School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are James A. Cawood Elementary and Sunshine School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Harlan and Harlan in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James A. Cawood Elementary: 277. Sunshine School: 110. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James A. Cawood Elementary and Sunshine School rank in Kentucky?
James A. Cawood Elementary is 219th of 707 and Sunshine School is unranked among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).