Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sugarloaf Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sugarloaf Elementary serves the eastern part of Hendersonville, NC, covering an area of approximately 13.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with distances to the edge of the attendance zone averaging around 2.5 miles, and the furthest edge being about 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sugarloaf Elementary School's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
415 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We are Sugarloaf! Hear us ROAR!
School Rankings
Sugarloaf Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sugarloaf Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#1827 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
47%
22%
Black
5%
24%
White
36%
42%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sugarloaf Elementary School's ranking?
Sugarloaf Elementary School is ranked #1827 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Sugarloaf Elementary School often compared to?
Sugarloaf Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clear Creek Elementary School, Dana Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Sugarloaf Elementary School?
415 students attend Sugarloaf Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Sugarloaf Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sugarloaf Elementary School?
Sugarloaf Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sugarloaf Elementary School offer ?
Sugarloaf Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sugarloaf Elementary School part of?
Sugarloaf Elementary School is part of Henderson County Schools.
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