Enrollment
845
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.4%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sugarloaf Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sugarloaf Elementary
Sugarloaf Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Frederick, Maryland, enrolling 845 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.2:1 is larger than about 95% of Maryland schools and 32% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.4% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Maryland average.
Enrollment of 845 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 140 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #93.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and Asian (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 423 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Frederick County Public Schools spends $14,981 per pupil, 27% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Frederick's elementary schools, it stands alongside Centerville Elementary (471 students): Sugarloaf Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.2:1 vs 9.6:1).
Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students) and Urbana High (1,989 students) alongside Sugarloaf Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sugarloaf Elementary compares
Sugarloaf Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,981
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frederick County Public Schools, which includes Sugarloaf Elementary.
$14,981
Per student
-27%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 38.3%
Federal 11.2%
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.
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
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~845 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sugarloaf Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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