At a glance
Reported students
74
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.86
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
Not reported
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
672
Sunshine Early Childhood Center: 74 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
15.2:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Student–teacher ratio
- 0.2:1
What the reported data says about Sunshine Early Childhood Center
Sunshine Early Childhood Center is a public combined / other school in Riverside. It is one of 50 current school records connected to Riverside Unified. NCES reports 74 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, below the California median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (59.5%) and White (23%). Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sunshine Early Childhood Center
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.86 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23%
- Hispanic59.5%
- Black1.4%
- Asian8.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.4%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Riverside Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Summit View Independent Study
Other · Grades KG–12
62 reported students
Educational Options Center State Preschool
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
Riverside Virtual
Other · Grades KG–12
524 reported students
Opportunity Program
High · Grades 07–12
33 reported students
Raincross High (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
136 reported students
Abraham Lincoln Continuation
High · Grades 09–12
148 reported students
Public schools near Sunshine Early Childhood Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarship Prep - Riverside Other · Charter · Scholarship Prep - Riverside District | KG–12 | — | 0.6 mi |
| Gateway Other · Alvord Unified | KG–12 | 0 | 3.2 mi |
| Educational Options Center State Preschool Other · Riverside Unified | Not reported | — | 4.1 mi |
| Summit View Independent Study Other · Riverside Unified | KG–12 | 62 | 4.1 mi |
| California School for the Deaf-Riverside Other · California School for the Deaf-Riverside (ST Special Schl) | KG–12 | 350 | 4.1 mi |
| Preschool Grasp Other · Riverside County Office of Education | Not reported | — | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sunshine Early Childhood Center
What grades does Sunshine Early Childhood Center serve?
The current NCES directory does not report a grade span for Sunshine Early Childhood Center. This is common for programs that serve students across grades; check the school or Riverside Unified for current grade offerings.
How many students attend Sunshine Early Childhood Center?
Sunshine Early Childhood Center reported 74 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sunshine Early Childhood Center?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 74 students and 4.86 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sunshine Early Childhood Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sunshine Early Childhood Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Riverside Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sunshine Early Childhood Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
73% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sunshine Early Childhood Center in?
Sunshine Early Childhood Center is part of Riverside Unified, based in Riverside, CA, which operates 50 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sunshine Early Childhood Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Scholarship Prep - Riverside (0.6 mi), Gateway (3.2 mi), Educational Options Center State Preschool (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.