Enrollment
685
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 130261002570
Sugar Hill Elementary — Gainesville, GA
Federal NCES profile for Sugar Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hall County · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sugar Hill Elementary compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Sugar Hill Elementary reports 685 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 44.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% below the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 65.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 8% above the Georgia average and 27% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 685 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hall County spends $15,070 per pupil district-wide, below the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.4% from local sources (property taxes), 42.9% from the state, and 14.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sugar Hill Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 8% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 57% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
— 7% below state mean
Top 36% in Georgia — lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,070
per pupil, district-wide
— below Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 685 Top 57% in Georgia — larger than 43% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 44.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 65.8% +8% vs state
NCES ID 130261002570
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 685:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.8%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hall County, which includes Sugar Hill Elementary.
$15,070
Per student
-4%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.4%
State 42.9%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Sugar Hill Elementary
How many students attend Sugar Hill Elementary?
Sugar Hill Elementary has 685 students enrolled. It is a other school in Gainesville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sugar Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sugar Hill Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Gainesville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sugar Hill Elementary?
Sugar Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.