Sugarmill Elementary

652 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sugarmill Elementary School, located in Saint Marys, Georgia, serves students in the Camden County School District. As a key part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a nurturing and structured academic environment designed to support the developmental needs of elementary-aged children. It is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a safe learning atmosphere that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff, who emphasize foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while integrating modern instructional technology into the classroom. Beyond the core curriculum, Sugarmill Elementary often engages families through community-focused events and parental involvement programs, aiming to build a strong partnership between the home and the school. With its location in the historic and coastal community of Saint Marys, the school remains a central pillar for families looking for a supportive public education option in the region.

652

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sugarmill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	86
Black	112
Asian	5
Two or More	64

White
385 (59.0 %)
Black
112 (17.2 %)
Hispanic
86 (13.2 %)
Two or More
64 (9.8 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)

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:	Camden County
Phone:	(912)882-8191
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	652
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	204
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 106

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 110