- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gainesville, GA
Sugar Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sugar Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130261002570
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sugar Hill Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #16 of 21
- schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sugar Hill Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sugar Hill Elementary ranks #16 of 21 schools in Gainesville, GA.
School address
District: Hall County · Georgia
NCES ID 130261002570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Sugar Hill Elementary grew from 596 students in 2022-23 to 655 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 44.7 → 47.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 130261002570 · Gainesville, GA Other · MID · TRAD
685 enr · 15.6:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnson High School (1,318 students)
Sugar Hill Elementary grew from 596 students in 2022-23 to 655 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE added 44.7 → 47.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sugar Hill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johnson High S
Johnson High School
1,318 students
- Flowery Branch
Flowery Branch High
1,304 students
- East Hall High
East Hall High School
1,287 students
- West Hall High
West Hall High School
1,274 students
- Chestatee High
Chestatee High School
1,245 students
- This school
Sugar Hill Elementary
685 students
What this shows Sugar Hill Elementary reports 685 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sugar Hill Elementary compares
Sugar Hill Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 8% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Georgia - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,074
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 685 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.9%
White 6.7%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Sugar Hill Elementary is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hall County reports $13,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sugar Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flowery Branch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hall High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Hall High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chestatee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sugar Hill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Gainesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chestatee Elementary
Standard public school
1,159 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Mundy Mill Arts Academy
Standard public school
825 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Chicopee Elementary School
Standard public school
809 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Lyman Hall Elementary School
Standard public school
785 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy
Standard public school
767 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Centennial Arts Academy
Standard public school
760 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~685 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sugar Hill Elementary
How many students attend Sugar Hill Elementary?
Sugar Hill Elementary has 685 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gainesville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 655 (2023-24), up 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sugar Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sugar Hill Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sugar Hill Elementary?
65.8% of students at Sugar Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sugar Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sugar Hill Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment, in Gainesville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sugar Hill Elementary?
Sugar Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sugar Hill Elementary rank among schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sugar Hill Elementary ranks #16 of 21 schools in Gainesville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hall County?
Besides Sugar Hill Elementary, Hall County also operates Johnson High School (1,318 students), Flowery Branch High (1,304 students), and East Hall High School (1,287 students). See the Hall County district page for the complete list.