- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sugar Hill, GA
Sugar Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sugar Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255001131
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sugar Hill Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Sugar Hill · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sugar Hill Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sugar Hill Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Sugar Hill, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255001131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Sugar Hill Elementary School held near 1,145 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 87.0 → 90.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 130255001131 · Sugar Hill, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,156 enr · 13.3:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Sugar Hill Elementary School held near 1,145 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 87.0 → 90.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sugar Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
3,803 students
- Grayson High S
Grayson High School
3,627 students
- Parkview High
Parkview High School
3,216 students
- Peachtree Ridg
Peachtree Ridge High School
3,155 students
- Archer High Sc
Archer High School
3,058 students
- This school 1,156
Sugar Hill Elementary School
1,156 students
What this shows Sugar Hill Elementary School reports 1,156 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sugar Hill Elementary School compares
Sugar Hill Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 45% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,156 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,156
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in Georgia - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,348
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 578 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 28.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
African American 19.2%
Asian 17.9%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 28.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.9, Sugar Hill Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gwinnett County reports $14,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sugar Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sugar Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Sugar Hill
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~1,156 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sugar Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Sugar Hill Elementary School?
Sugar Hill Elementary School has 1,156 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sugar Hill, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,107 (2022-23) → 1,145 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sugar Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sugar Hill Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sugar Hill Elementary School?
33.6% of students at Sugar Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sugar Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sugar Hill Elementary School is White at 28.6% of enrollment, in Sugar Hill, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sugar Hill Elementary School?
Sugar Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Sugar Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Sugar Hill Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Sugar Hill, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sugar Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Sugar Hill Elementary School, Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students), Grayson High School (3,627 students), and Parkview High School (3,216 students). See the Gwinnett County district page for the complete list.