- Enrollment
- 2,912
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Marys, GA
Sugarmill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sugarmill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130078001941
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sugarmill Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Saint Marys · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sugarmill Elementary has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sugarmill Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Saint Marys, GA.
School address
District: Camden County · Georgia
NCES ID 130078001941 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Sugarmill Elementary held near 661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 130078001941 · Saint Marys, GA Other · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 14.8:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Camden County High School (2,912 students)
Sugarmill Elementary held near 661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sugarmill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Camden County
Camden County High School
2,912 students
- Camden Middle 1,078
Camden Middle School
1,078 students
- Saint Marys Mi 1,077
Saint Marys Middle School
1,077 students
- Matilda Harris 662
Matilda Harris Elementary School
662 students
- This school 651
Sugarmill Elementary
651 students
- Saint Marys El 623
Saint Marys Elementary School
623 students
What this shows Sugarmill Elementary reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sugarmill Elementary compares
Sugarmill Elementary 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 50% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Georgia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,728
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 651 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
African American 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Sugarmill Elementary is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Camden County reports $11,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sugarmill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saint Marys Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Matilda Harris Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saint Marys Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sugarmill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,077
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Saint Marys
3 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 (~651 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sugarmill Elementary
How many students attend Sugarmill Elementary?
Sugarmill Elementary has 651 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Marys, GA. CCD year-over-year: 652 (2022-23) → 661 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sugarmill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sugarmill Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sugarmill Elementary?
30.5% of students at Sugarmill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sugarmill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sugarmill Elementary is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Saint Marys, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sugarmill Elementary?
Sugarmill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Sugarmill Elementary rank among schools in Saint Marys?
By Resource Investment Index, Sugarmill Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Saint Marys, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Marys on the city page.
What other schools are in Camden County?
Besides Sugarmill Elementary, Camden County also operates Camden County High School (2,912 students), Camden Middle School (1,078 students), and Saint Marys Middle School (1,077 students). See the Camden County district page for the complete list.