Serving 563 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fulton Sunshine Charter Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 76% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
563 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)76%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)75%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
54%
5%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
17%
36%
White
22%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% GA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Fulton Sunshine Charter Elementary School?
563 students attend Fulton Sunshine Charter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Fulton Sunshine Charter Elementary School students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fulton Sunshine Charter Elementary School?
Fulton Sunshine Charter Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fulton Sunshine Charter Elementary School offer ?
Fulton Sunshine Charter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fulton Sunshine Charter Elementary School part of?
Fulton Sunshine Charter Elementary School is part of Fulton County School District.
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