SUGAR MILL EL

13707 JESS PIRTLE BLVD
SUGAR LAND, TX 77498

www.fortbendisd.com/sme

640 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sugar Mill Elementary School is a public school located in Sugar Land, Texas, serving as part of the Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD). Situated in a suburban community, the school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that focuses on academic achievement and the holistic development of its students. It typically serves pupils from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities and school programs.

As a member of the Fort Bend ISD system, Sugar Mill Elementary benefits from the district’s robust resources, rigorous curriculum standards, and a focus on integrating technology into the classroom. The school is widely recognized for its diverse student body and active parent-teacher involvement, which help contribute to a collaborative school culture. By prioritizing both high academic expectations and a nurturing atmosphere, Sugar Mill aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

640

Total Students

41.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUGAR MILL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	236
Black	51
Asian	113
Two or More	52
American Indian	4

Hispanic
236 (36.9 %)
White
184 (28.7 %)
Asian
113 (17.7 %)
Two or More
52 (8.1 %)
Black
51 (8.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	FORT BEND ISD
Phone:	(281)634-4440
Website:	http://www.fortbendisd.com/sme
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	259
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 108

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 76