Sugarloaf Elementary

Summary:

Sugarloaf Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Frederick County Public Schools, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Maryland, with a diverse student population and strong academic results that outpace the state and district averages.

Sugarloaf Elementary's students significantly outperform their peers in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments, with 69.3% proficient or better in Mathematics and 79.2% proficient or better in ELA in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance is particularly strong in ELA, with over 80% of 4th and 5th-grade students proficient or better. Sugarloaf's Hispanic, African American, and White students all perform well, with the school's low socioeconomic status (SES) students also ranking in the top quarter of Maryland elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools in the Frederick County Public Schools district, such as Carroll Manor Elementary, New Market Elementary, and Ballenger Creek Elementary, Sugarloaf Elementary consistently outperforms them in both Mathematics and ELA assessments. This high-performing school is well-resourced, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio and per-student spending that exceeds the state average.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3400 Stone Barn Drive
       Frederick, MD  21704


(240) 566-0500

District: Frederick County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
49th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,578 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  828

Racial breakdown:

White:
36.7%
Asian:
29.3%
African American:
13.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sugarloaf Elementary ranks better than 94.3% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 2nd among 39 ranked elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.82. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Sugarloaf Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.7%), Asian (29.3%), African American (13.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sugarloaf Elementary is 18.6. 39 elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Sugarloaf Elementary employs 44.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sugarloaf Elementary is $12,578, which is the lowest among 41 elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sugarloaf Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Frederick County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Frederick County Public Schools 6th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sugarloaf Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sugarloaf Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.79 67th 802 91.6%
2022 94.69 45th 862 94.8%
2023 96.05 27th 855 96.8%
2024 93.82 49th 859 94.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sugarloaf Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.29 65th 546 88.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Sugarloaf Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.96 55th 796 93.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Sugarloaf Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.91 78th 788 90.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sugarloaf Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.18 38th 128 70.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Sugarloaf Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.30 116th 504 77.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sugarloaf Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.38 14th 347 96.0%
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Rank History for White students at Sugarloaf Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.68 116th 528 78.0%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Sugarloaf Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 291 78 133 78 1 0 39 0 620
2022 292 94 195 88 2 0 61 0 732
2023 304 109 243 96 1 0 75 0 828

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sugarloaf Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 620 37.3 16.6 6.9
2022 732 38.8 18.8 7
2023 828 44.4 18.6 10.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sugarloaf Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 620 37.3 16.6 6.9
2022 732 38.8 18.8 7
2023 828 44.4 18.6 10.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sugarloaf Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021 $695 (5.9%) $11,083 (94.1%) $11,777
2022 $1,440 (11.6%) $10,922 (88.4%) $12,362
2023 $831 (6.6%) $11,747 (93.4%) $12,578

Data source: Maryland Department of Education


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sugarloaf Elementary

Yes. Sugarloaf Elementary ranks in the top 5.7% of Maryland elementary schools.

Students at Sugarloaf Elementary are 37% White, 29% Asian, 13% African American, 12% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 828 students attended Sugarloaf Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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