SUGARLOAF SCHOOL

MONROE
255 CRANE BLVD
SUMMERLAND KEY, FL 33042
673 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Sugarloaf School, located at 255 Crane Blvd in Summerland Key, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Monroe County School District. As a "K-8" institution, the school provides a continuous educational environment that bridges the gap between elementary and middle school, allowing students to remain in the same community setting from kindergarten through eighth grade. Its location in the Florida Keys makes it a central hub for families living in the Lower Keys, reflecting the unique, tight-knit culture of the island community.

Academically and operationally, the school functions under the umbrella of the Monroe County School District, adhering to state standards while catering to the specific needs of its coastal student population. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, offering a range of extracurricular and academic programs typical of a comprehensive K-8 model. For parents and community members, the school serves as a vital anchor, emphasizing student development, local engagement, and a supportive learning atmosphere within the scenic setting of Summerland Key.
673
Total Students
38.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    441 (65.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    174 (25.9 %)
  • Two or More
    33 (4.9 %)
  • Black
    20 (3.0 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MONROE
Phone: (305)745-3282
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 673
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 164
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 51

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 28
Kindergarten 61
Grade 1 59
Grade 2 64
Grade 3 74
Grade 4 61
Grade 5 77
Grade 6 80
Grade 7 96
Grade 8 73
Gender Ratio