Sunshine Elementary School

Sunshine Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
601 Sara Ave N,  Lehigh Acres, FL
Harris Neighborhood
Lee County Public Schools
2.4
1,377 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Cherry Gibson
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
41%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
57
Full Time Teachers
57
Teachers in First or Second Year
24.8%

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
2
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
39%
State Average
20%
Science
45%
State Average
23%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,031:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
Hispanic
58.3%
Black
28.4%
White
9.8%
Two or more races
2.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.4 9 Reviews
1.0 other
7/17/2025
I was a past student before I had moved because of the bullying,3 8th graders teamed up on 1 3rd grader and I was the 3rd grader the 8th graders had stole my phone and I was the one who got suspended. Amd its not just that. Like my buss was always late we would be sitting outside for 2-3 after schoo...
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5.0 parent
5/11/2023
Sunshine is an inviting school and the teachers care a lot about their students academic and emotional goals.
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1.0 parent
9/21/2022
The front office is a mess. They tell you one thing on the phone and another in person. They treat you like you’re trying to kidnap your own kid. They are super slow and unkind. The system is messed up. The pick up line is one lane and they block off all other entrances and make it super inconvenien...
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1.0 parent
8/11/2016
You let your teachers literally tear students down. Faculty always on the teachers side. I'm so glad my children are out of this school this year. Just awful!!!!
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Sunshine Elementary School

Sunshine Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Lehigh Acres, FL and is served by the Lee County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 1,377 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Sunshine Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $312,127. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lehigh Senior High, Lehigh Senior High School, Palm Acres Charter High School, and more. Learn more about what Lehigh Acres has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sunshine Elementary School.

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