Sunshine School

Harlan Independent
304 Surgener St
Harlan, KY 40831
110 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Sunshine School, located at 304 Surgener St in Harlan, Kentucky, serves as a specialized educational facility focused on supporting children with developmental disabilities. As part of the Kentucky specialized education system, the school is dedicated to providing individualized instruction and therapeutic services designed to meet the unique cognitive, social, and physical needs of its students. The facility emphasizes a nurturing environment where children can develop essential life skills, foster independence, and engage in academic learning tailored to their specific developmental milestones.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Sunshine School functions as a vital resource for families in the Harlan community by providing a structured and supportive space that integrates educational goals with necessary support services. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and personalized care, the school plays a crucial role in helping students navigate their educational journey in a setting that prioritizes their overall well-being and long-term developmental progress.
110
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
110.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    99 (90.0%)
  • Two or More
    6 (5.5%)
  • Black
    4 (3.6%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Harlan Independent
Phone: (606)573-8714
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 110
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 110.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 59
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 110
Gender Ratio