Sugar Loaf Elementary

www.alexander.k12.nc.us/sugarloaf

206 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sugar Loaf Elementary School, located in Taylorsville, North Carolina, is a key institution within the Alexander County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It is committed to fostering academic excellence while promoting the social and emotional development of its students, ensuring they are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

As part of the Alexander County school system, Sugar Loaf Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement, parental engagement, and effective instruction. The school utilizes a variety of resources to provide a comprehensive curriculum that meets state educational standards. By maintaining a focus on student growth and achievement, Sugar Loaf Elementary strives to create a safe, inclusive, and encouraging atmosphere where every child has the opportunity to succeed.

206

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sugar Loaf Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	6
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
184 (89.3 %)
Two or More
10 (4.9 %)
Hispanic
6 (2.9 %)
Black
4 (1.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Alexander County Schools
Phone:	(828)632-2192
Website:	http://www.alexander.k12.nc.us/sugarloaf
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	206
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 37