Sugarland Elementary

Summary:

Sugarland Elementary is a public elementary school in Sterling, Virginia, serving 494 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Loudoun County Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating.

Sugarland Elementary has a diverse student population, with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The school's academic performance, as measured by SOL test scores, is generally lower than the Loudoun County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Sugarland Elementary's proficiency rates in Mathematics ranged from 57.95% to 71.62%, compared to the Loudoun County Public Schools district's 78.75% to 81% and the Virginia state average of 67.98% to 70.11%. Similarly, the school's proficiency rates in English Reading ranged from 50% to 62.32%, compared to the Loudoun County Public Schools district's 73.29% to 80.52% and the Virginia state average of 66.88% to 72.91%.

Sugarland Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, with a ranking between 811 and 923 out of 1,109 to 1,114 schools in recent years. The school has been rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger for the majority of the years, indicating a below-average performance compared to other schools in the state. Nearby schools, such as Sully Elementary, Rolling Ridge Elementary, and Countryside Elementary, have higher proficiency rates and overall rankings and ratings compared to Sugarland Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 65 Sugarland Run Dr
       Sterling, VA  20164


(571) 434-4460

District: Loudoun County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
820th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,795 Help


Students who attend Sugarland Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Seneca Ridge Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  494

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
72.5%
Asian:
9.9%
White:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sugarland Elementary ranks worse than 73.6% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 55th among 59 ranked elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.26. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Sugarland Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Loudoun County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sugarland Elementary is $17,795, which is the 18th highest among 59 elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sugarland Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sugarland Elementary 820th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Sugarland Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Loudoun County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Loudoun County Public Schools 24th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sugarland Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sugarland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 22.44 943rd 1062 11.2%
2006 28.35 918th 1071 14.3%
2007 7.95 1066th 1083 1.6%
2008 25.08 954th 1081 11.7%
2009 15.26 1041st 1082 3.8%
2010 5.62 1101st 1113 1.1%
2011 15.55 1067th 1117 4.5%
2012 7.54 1095th 1117 2.0%
2013 29.70 884th 1120 21.1%
2014 32.61 859th 1110 22.6%
2015 14.81 1024th 1100 6.9%
2016 39.80 764th 1096 30.3%
2017 42.91 717th 1099 34.8%
2018 13.36 1015th 1097 7.5%
2019 19.95 977th 1105 11.6%
2021 20.71 898th 1103 18.6%
2022 32.79 811th 1109 26.9%
2023 21.92 923rd 1114 17.1%
2024 31.26 820th 1114 26.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sugarland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.39 158th 300 47.3%
2024 63.55 104th 306 66.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sugarland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 46.67 607th 1036 41.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Sugarland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.03 875th 1100 20.5%
2024 35.00 784th 1098 28.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Sugarland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.50 955th 1093 12.6%
2024 27.79 862nd 1101 21.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sugarland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.30 117th 238 50.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sugarland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.04 448th 564 20.6%
2024 38.75 405th 580 30.2%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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.

Sugarland Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sugarland Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 696 696
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 369 369
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 375 375
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 385 385
1993 347 65 24 22 2 n/a n/a 0 460
1994 412 71 41 16 1 n/a n/a 0 541
1995 403 62 56 26 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1996 403 62 56 26 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1997 407 63 53 36 1 n/a n/a 0 560
1998 287 66 39 44 1 n/a n/a 0 437
1999 293 87 41 69 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2000 283 79 37 92 1 n/a n/a -4 488
2001 259 70 40 99 1 n/a n/a 0 469
2002 213 64 52 163 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2003 213 64 52 163 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2004 182 65 47 171 3 n/a n/a 5 473
2005 151 70 62 197 2 n/a n/a 11 493
2006 110 56 54 219 1 n/a n/a 8 448
2007 82 63 55 213 1 n/a n/a 8 422
2008 78 59 44 230 0 n/a n/a 16 427
2009 87 58 54 251 0 n/a n/a 22 472
2010 90 64 65 266 0 n/a n/a 25 510
2011 89 53 69 317 2 0 14 0 544
2012 88 47 64 334 3 0 21 0 557
2013 107 52 74 323 4 0 27 0 587
2014 91 49 66 337 5 0 26 0 574
2015 82 47 59 352 4 0 17 0 561
2016 72 49 43 362 3 0 16 0 545
2017 64 39 56 375 1 0 16 0 551
2018 56 36 54 410 0 0 19 0 575
2019 57 33 57 428 1 0 16 0 592
2020 56 36 53 398 0 0 18 0 561
2021 45 38 48 373 0 0 19 0 523
2022 36 34 41 351 0 0 19 0 481
2023 40 31 49 358 0 0 16 0 494

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 Sugarland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 696 33.2 20.9 n/a
1990 369 26.0 14.1 n/a
1991 375 26.0 14.4 n/a
1992 385 26.5 14.5 n/a
1993 460 30.5 15.1 n/a
1994 541 29.0 n/a 7.2
1995 547 n/a 0.0 9.7
1996 547 n/a 0.0 9.7
1997 560 n/a 0.0 9.1
1998 437 n/a 0.0 15.6
1999 490 38.2 12.8 20.6
2000 488 n/a 0.0 22.2
2001 469 36.0 13.0 24.7
2002 492 12.0 41.0 37.8
2003 492 12.0 41.0 37.8
2004 473 41.0 11.5 37
2005 493 41.0 12.0 44.8
2006 448 42.0 10.7 50.7
2007 422 49.4 8.5 46.1
2008 427 36.3 11.8 52.1
2009 472 35.6 13.3 58.9
2010 510 37.2 13.6 62.9
2011 544 35.8 15.1 63.8
2012 557 32.7 16.9 67.1
2013 587 30.5 19.2 67.5
2014 574 34.0 16.8 68.5
2015 561 34.0 16.5 73.3
2016 545 34.0 16.0 74.3
2017 551 30.7 17.8 75.5
2018 575 32.2 17.8 74.3
2019 592 36.2 16.3 74.5
2020 561 36.5 15.3 72
2021 523 34.8 15.0 n/a
2022 481 32.6 14.7 84
2023 494 49.0 10.0 92.1

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 Sugarland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 696 33.2 20.9 n/a
1990 369 26.0 14.1 n/a
1991 375 26.0 14.4 n/a
1992 385 26.5 14.5 n/a
1993 460 30.5 15.1 n/a
1994 541 29.0 n/a 7.2
1995 547 n/a 0.0 9.7
1996 547 n/a 0.0 9.7
1997 560 n/a 0.0 9.1
1998 437 n/a 0.0 15.6
1999 490 38.2 12.8 20.6
2000 488 n/a 0.0 22.2
2001 469 36.0 13.0 24.7
2002 492 12.0 41.0 37.8
2003 492 12.0 41.0 37.8
2004 473 41.0 11.5 37
2005 493 41.0 12.0 44.8
2006 448 42.0 10.7 50.7
2007 422 49.4 8.5 46.1
2008 427 36.3 11.8 52.1
2009 472 35.6 13.3 58.9
2010 510 37.2 13.6 62.9
2011 544 35.8 15.1 63.8
2012 557 32.7 16.9 67.1
2013 587 30.5 19.2 67.5
2014 574 34.0 16.8 68.5
2015 561 34.0 16.5 73.3
2016 545 34.0 16.0 74.3
2017 551 30.7 17.8 75.5
2018 575 32.2 17.8 74.3
2019 592 36.2 16.3 74.5
2020 561 36.5 15.3 72
2021 523 34.8 15.0 n/a
2022 481 32.6 14.7 84
2023 494 49.0 10.0 92.1

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 Sugarland Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,011 (7.0%) $13,476 (93.0%) $14,486
2020 $1,131 (6.8%) $15,563 (93.2%) $16,694
2021 $1,008 (5.7%) $16,787 (94.3%) $17,795

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sugarland Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 977th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 923rd of 1114 Elementary schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sugarland Elementary)8947.1
 41.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)8777.1
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Sugarland Elementary)6143.2
 17.8%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)7673.8
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sugarland Elementary)7559.4
 15.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)8879.1
 8.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Sugarland Elementary)5251.6
 0.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)8180.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sugarland Elementary)5756
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)8878.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Sugarland Elementary)5756
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Loudoun County Public Schools)8573.3
 11.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Sugarland Elementary)6154.4
 6.6%
   5th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)8479.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students592494
 16.6%
African American3331
 6.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian5749
 14%
Hispanic428358
 16.4%
Pacific Islander00
White5740
 29.8%
Two or More Races1616
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.5%92.1%
 17.6%


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Sugarland Elementary ranks 820th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Sugarland Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Seneca Ridge Middle

Students at Sugarland Elementary are 72% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 8% White, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 494 students attended Sugarland 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 Virginia Department of Education.

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