- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Frederick, MD
Sugarloaf Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sugarloaf Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240033001762
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sugarloaf Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Frederick · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 9.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sugarloaf Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sugarloaf Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Frederick, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033001762 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Sugarloaf Elementary held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.4 → 50.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 240033001762 · Frederick, MD Elementary · MID · TRAD
845 enr · 19.2:1 · 9.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students)
Sugarloaf Elementary held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.4 → 50.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Sugarloaf Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gov. Thomas Jo
Gov. Thomas Johnson High
2,066 students
- Urbana High
Urbana High
1,989 students
- Frederick High
Frederick High
1,821 students
- Tuscarora High
Tuscarora High
1,735 students
- Oakdale High
Oakdale High
1,702 students
- This school
Sugarloaf Elementary
845 students
What this shows Sugarloaf Elementary reports 845 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sugarloaf Elementary compares
Sugarloaf Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.4% | ▼ 81% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 845 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
845
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 95% in Maryland - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,233
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.3%
Asian 31.6%
African American 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 34.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.3, Sugarloaf Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frederick County Public Schools reports $16,233 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sugarloaf Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Urbana High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sugarloaf Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Frederick
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 (~845 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sugarloaf Elementary
How many students attend Sugarloaf Elementary?
Sugarloaf Elementary has 845 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Frederick, MD. CCD year-over-year: 828 (2022-23) → 842 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sugarloaf Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sugarloaf Elementary is 19.2:1, which is 32% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sugarloaf Elementary?
9.4% of students at Sugarloaf Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sugarloaf Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sugarloaf Elementary is White at 34.3% of enrollment, in Frederick, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sugarloaf Elementary?
Sugarloaf Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Sugarloaf Elementary rank among elementary schools in Frederick?
By Resource Investment Index, Sugarloaf Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Frederick, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Frederick on the city page.
What other schools are in Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Sugarloaf Elementary, Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students), Urbana High (1,989 students), and Frederick High (1,821 students). See the Frederick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.