A
Very Good
91/100

Sunshine Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 231 Toney Road, Bostic, NC 28018
Overall
A
91/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.6 grade levels above the U.S. average · 80th percentile in North Carolina
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

91
Repit Score
out of 100
197
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%80/1000.6 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +40 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+11 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency62% (+20 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%62%reading -1 pts, math +4 pts66th percentile (list)
Low-income35%45%reading +7 pts, math +20 pts83rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 231 Toney Road
City Bostic
ZIP Code 28018
District 3704080
NCES School ID 370408001654
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28018

Understanding the community around Sunshine Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,188
Per Capita Income $33,030
Poverty Rate 6.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%
High School or Higher 89.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $134,500
Median Rent $777
Owner-Occupied 84.4%
Renter-Occupied 15.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sunshine Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 59.4%
Female 40.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.4%
Hispanic/Latino 4.1%
Two or More Races 4.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 197
Teachers (FTE) 12.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sunshine Elementary School?
Sunshine Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 91 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Sunshine Elementary School?
Sunshine Elementary School has 197 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Sunshine Elementary School serve?
Sunshine Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sunshine Elementary School receive per student?
Sunshine Elementary School receives $16,397 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sunshine Elementary School in 28018 ▼
Avg Home Value
$222,108
Avg Monthly Rent
$936
1-Year Change
+8.1%
% Renters
15.6%

Other Schools in 28018

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026