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:
49^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,578

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 842

Racial breakdown:

White:

34.8%

Asian:

30.9%

African American:

12.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sugarloaf Elementary ranks better than 94.3% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 2^nd among 39 ranked elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.82. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Student population at Sugarloaf Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (34.8%), Asian (30.9%), African American (12.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sugarloaf Elementary is 16.7. 29 elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Sugarloaf Elementary employs 50.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 6^th 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
2021	90.79	67^th	802	91.6%
2022	94.69	45^th	862	94.8%
2023	96.05	27^th	855	96.8%
2024	93.82	49^th	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	65^th	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	55^th	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	78^th	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	38^th	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	116^th	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	14^th	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	116^th	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.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sugarloaf Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	291	78	133	78	1	39	620
2022	292	94	195	88	2	61	732
2023	304	109	243	96	1	75	828
2024	293	108	260	99	1	81	842

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
2024	842	50.2	16.7	10.2

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
2024	842	50.2	16.7	10.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sugarloaf Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

Schools Near Sugarloaf Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)							MCAP English Language Arts (2024)							MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sugarloaf Elementary	Public	K-5	3400 Stone Barn Drive	Frederick	21704	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 566-0500	842	50	16.7	10.2%	293 (34.8%)	108 (12.8%)	99 (11.8%)	260 (30.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (9.6%)	93.8	49^th of 859 public elementary schools	94.3%		96	27^th of 855 public elementary schools	96.8%	22	63.9	79.7	62.3				69.3	69.9	83.1	82.8				79.2		47.3		$12,578	$831	$11,747
Urbana Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3554 Urbana Pike	Frederick	21704	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 236-2200	703	42	16.9	17.2%	307 (43.7%)	75 (10.7%)	102 (14.5%)	158 (22.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (8.3%)	90.5	72^nd of 859 public elementary schools	91.6%		93.9	48^th of 855 public elementary schools	94.4%	24	68.8	61.0	58.9				62.8	64.8	73.5	70.0				69.6		50.5		$13,348	$979	$12,369
Centerville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3601 Carriage Hill Dr	Frederick	21704	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 566-0100	468	30	15.5	13.7%	171 (36.5%)	70 (15.0%)	61 (13.0%)	124 (26.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.0%)	90.3	76^th of 859 public elementary schools	91.2%		92.8	59^th of 855 public elementary schools	93.1%	17	86.8	71.3	52.9				68.9	91.0	68.8	67.8				74.8		39.1		$16,533	$891	$15,642
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	7215 Corporate Court	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(301) 663-7970	315	17	18.1	21.0%	174 (55.2%)	52 (16.5%)	48 (15.2%)	20 (6.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.3%)	45.4	411^th of 859 public elementary schools	52.2%		25.7	582^nd of 855 public elementary schools	31.9%	171	26.7	20.7	20.0	10.0	32.3	16.7	25.0	63.3	51.7	40.0	73.3	68.8	75.0	62.0	72.7	16.7	39.3	$13,417	$713	$12,704
Ballenger Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5250 Kingsbrook Dr	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-2500	709	50	14.2	50.5%	168 (23.7%)	170 (24.0%)	229 (32.3%)	65 (9.2%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	72 (10.2%)	52	359^th of 859 public elementary schools	58.2%		54.1	341^st of 855 public elementary schools	60.1%	18	33.3	45.8	24.3				34.4	50.0	65.7	41.8				52.4		16.1		$14,624	$1,082	$13,541
Spring Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9051 Ridgefield Dr	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-1600	603	39	15.5	32.8%	293 (48.6%)	123 (20.4%)	91 (15.1%)	34 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (10.3%)	69	246^th of 859 public elementary schools	71.4%		67.8	255^th of 855 public elementary schools	70.2%	9	58.7	39.8	47.6				49.3	61.5	44.6	53.3				53.8		28.8		$14,578	$1,226	$13,352
Tuscarora Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6321 Lambert Dr	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 566-0000	779	51	15.2	43.3%	197 (25.3%)	208 (26.7%)	229 (29.4%)	71 (9.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	72 (9.2%)	59	313^th of 859 public elementary schools	63.6%		59.8	301^st of 855 public elementary schools	64.8%	12	54.6	33.3	25.0				37.8	55.6	56.9	56.6				56.4		19.8		$15,327	$1,032	$14,296
Oakdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5830 Oakdale School Road	Ijamsville	21754	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-3300	1,150	65	17.6	18.0%	448 (39.0%)	182 (15.8%)	132 (11.5%)	296 (25.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (7.8%)	85.7	113^th of 859 public elementary schools	86.8%		89.2	92^nd of 855 public elementary schools	89.2%	21	60.6	60.6	48.3				56.8	64.6	74.9	60.9				67.4		42.2		$12,794	$930	$11,864
Green Valley Elementary	Public	K-5	11501 Fingerboard Rd	Monrovia	21770	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-3400	839	49	17.0	10.7%	381 (45.4%)	83 (9.9%)	113 (13.5%)	187 (22.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (8.8%)	86	111^th of 859 public elementary schools	87.1%		80.1	161^st of 855 public elementary schools	81.2%	50	67.8	55.6	56.5				59.6	61.2	71.5	68.5				67.4		37.7		$12,757	$1,009	$11,749
Carroll Manor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5624 Adamstown Rd	Adamstown	21710	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-3800	561	33	16.8	28.5%	324 (57.8%)	59 (10.5%)	101 (18.0%)	23 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (9.4%)	67.6	255^th of 859 public elementary schools	70.3%		68	252^nd of 855 public elementary schools	70.5%	3	47.4	53.6	35.3				45.3	56.4	63.9	47.1				55.7		28.2		$17,336	$1,210	$16,126

Frequently Asked Questions about Sugarloaf Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Sugarloaf Elementary?

Students at Sugarloaf Elementary are 35% White, 31% Asian, 13% African American, 12% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

What district is Sugarloaf Elementary in?

Frederick County Public Schools

How many students attend Sugarloaf Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 842 students attended Sugarloaf Elementary.

Is Sugarloaf Elementary a good school?

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

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