Sunshine Elementary School

sses.rcsnc.org/

217 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sunshine Elementary School, located on Toney Road in Bostic, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Rutherford County School district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, the staff aims to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining strong ties to the local Bostic community.

Beyond the classroom, Sunshine Elementary places a high value on the partnership between educators, families, and the community to enhance the student experience. The school utilizes its online presence to keep stakeholders informed about events, academic resources, and administrative updates. Through a commitment to student-centered instruction and a nurturing campus culture, Sunshine Elementary strives to provide a safe and engaging space where children can reach their full potential and develop a lifelong love for learning.

217

Total Students

13.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunshine Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	10
Two or More	10

White
197 (90.8%)
Hispanic
10 (4.6%)
Two or More
10 (4.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rutherford County Schools
Phone:	(828)245-0658
Website:	http://sses.rcsnc.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 23