Serving 196 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sugar Loaf Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sugar Loaf Elementary serves the northern part of Taylorsville, NC, covering an attendance area of approximately 46.3 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of about 10-15 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located roughly 6.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sugar Loaf Elementary School's student population of 196 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
196 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sugar Loaf Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sugar Loaf Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#863 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)60-64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #863 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Sugar Loaf Elementary School often compared to?
Sugar Loaf Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellendale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Sugar Loaf Elementary School?
196 students attend Sugar Loaf Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sugar Loaf Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
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 15:1.
What grades does Sugar Loaf Elementary School offer ?
Sugar Loaf Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sugar Loaf Elementary School part of?
Sugar Loaf Elementary School is part of Alexander County Schools.
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