Sunshine Elementary School serves 120 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
120 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
69%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
30%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sunshine Elementary School?
120 students attend Sunshine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sunshine Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Sunshine Elementary School offer ?
Sunshine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sunshine Elementary School part of?
Sunshine Elementary School is part of Deming Public Schools School District.
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