Serving 208 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sugar Loaf Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sugar Loaf Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Sugar Loaf Elementary School's student population of 208 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sugar Loaf Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sugar Loaf Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#752 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
2%
25%
White
88%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sugar Loaf Elementary School's ranking?
Sugar Loaf Elementary School is ranked #752 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Sugar Loaf Elementary School?
208 students attend Sugar Loaf Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Sugar Loaf Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sugar Loaf Elementary School?
Sugar Loaf Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sugar Loaf Elementary School offer ?
Sugar Loaf Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sugar Loaf Elementary School part of?
Sugar Loaf Elementary School is part of Alexander County Schools School District.
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