- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Taylorsville, NC
Sugar Loaf Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sugar Loaf Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370009000034
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sugar Loaf Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Taylorsville · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sugar Loaf Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sugar Loaf Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Taylorsville, NC.
School address
District: Alexander County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370009000034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Sugar Loaf Elementary shrank from 206 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 370009000034 · Taylorsville, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
196 enr · 15.1:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexander Central High (1,254 students)
Sugar Loaf Elementary shrank from 206 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sugar Loaf Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexander Cent
Alexander Central High
1,254 students
- East Alexander
East Alexander Middle
510 students
- West Alexander 467
West Alexander Middle
467 students
- Bethlehem Elem 435
Bethlehem Elementary
435 students
- Hiddenite Elem 370
Hiddenite Elementary
370 students
- This school 196
Sugar Loaf Elementary
196 students
What this shows Sugar Loaf Elementary reports 196 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sugar Loaf Elementary compares
Sugar Loaf Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▼ 19% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
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
$12,929
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Sugar Loaf Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alexander County Schools reports $12,929 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sugar Loaf Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Alexander Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Alexander Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethlehem Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hiddenite Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sugar Loaf Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Taylorsville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~196 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sugar Loaf Elementary
How many students attend Sugar Loaf Elementary?
Sugar Loaf Elementary has 196 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Taylorsville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sugar Loaf Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sugar Loaf Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 Loaf Elementary?
53.4% of students at Sugar Loaf Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sugar Loaf Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sugar Loaf Elementary is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Taylorsville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sugar Loaf Elementary?
Sugar Loaf Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Loaf Elementary rank among elementary schools in Taylorsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sugar Loaf Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Taylorsville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Taylorsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Alexander County Schools?
Besides Sugar Loaf Elementary, Alexander County Schools also operates Alexander Central High (1,254 students), East Alexander Middle (510 students), and West Alexander Middle (467 students). See the Alexander County Schools district page for the complete list.