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Sunshine Elementary

13225 INTERNATIONAL DR, ORLANDO, FL 32821

Ranked 1406 of 2461 in Florida

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Sunshine Elementary

13225 INTERNATIONAL DR, ORLANDO, FL 32821

Ranked 1406 of 2461 in Florida

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About Sunshine Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 45%
Reading 46%
State average proficiency is 45% in Math and 46% in Reading.
57
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1001
Total Students
$66972
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 19.08%
Asian 2%
Hispanic 66.93%
Black 9.09%
Two+ Races 2%
Native Am. 0.1%
White
19.08%
Asian
2%
Hispanic
66.93%
Black
9.09%
Two+ Races
2%
Native Am.
0.1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1001
49.05%
491 Female
50.95%
510 Male

Student Population

1001 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1001 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Sunshine Elementary Contact Information

Address

13225 INTERNATIONAL DR, ORLANDO, FL 32821

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Phone

(407) 317-3200

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TOP 1406 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Sunshine Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Sunshine Elementary is participating in OCPS's district-wide "Let's Read!" challenge, contributing to the goal of encouraging students to read well beyond standard classroom assignments. The school's principal recently welcomed families to the current school year with a message emphasizing student empowerment and the importance of community partnerships.

FAQ

Q1. Does Sunshine Elementary offer a GATE program?

Ans. Sunshine Elementary does offer a Gifted and Talented Education program through Orange County Public Schools. Families interested in having their child considered should speak with their classroom teacher or contact the school at (407) 778-3850 to find out when the OCPS evaluation cycle opens each school year.

Q2. What ELD support does Sunshine Elementary provide?

Ans. Sunshine Elementary has a multilingual student population reflecting the diversity of the International Drive corridor, and English Language Development instruction is embedded across all grade levels. The school's ELD program is a core part of how teachers deliver academics rather than a separate class, and an English Learner Advisory Committee is available for families who want to be more involved in shaping the program.

Q3. How does Sunshine Elementary engage families?

Ans. Sunshine Elementary uses ParentSquare to share updates, teacher messages, and school-wide announcements. The school office at (407) 778-3850 is open during regular school hours. Families are also encouraged to participate in ELAC meetings and school-level governance committees that meet throughout the year.

Q4. What after-school programs does Sunshine Elementary offer?

Ans. Sunshine Elementary participates in OCPS extended learning and after-school programming. Families can reach the front office at (407) 778-3850 to check on current program availability and waitlist status, as capacity can vary from semester to semester.

Q5. What middle school do Sunshine Elementary students attend?

Ans. Students who graduate fifth grade at Sunshine Elementary generally go on to Southwest Middle School and then to Dr. Phillips High School or Freedom High School, depending on where they live.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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