At a glance
Reported students
864
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
54.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
715.5
Sugar Ridge Elementary: 864 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
15.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 575
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
What the reported data says about Sugar Ridge Elementary
Sugar Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Boiling Springs. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Spartanburg 02. NCES reports 864 students for 2024–25.
Among 679 elementary schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 509 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, above the South Carolina median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66.1%) and Black (18.4%). English learners represent 19.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sugar Ridge Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 54.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.1%
- Hispanic1.9%
- Black18.4%
- Asian4.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Spartanburg 02
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Boiling Springs Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
791 reported students
Shoally Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
742 reported students
Oakland Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
722 reported students
James H. Hendrix Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
709 reported students
Chesnee Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
635 reported students
Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
551 reported students
Public schools near Sugar Ridge Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Elementary Elementary · Spartanburg 02 | PK–05 | 722 | 1.4 mi |
| Libertas Academy-Boiling Springs Elementary · Charter · Charter Institute at Erskine | KG–08 | 703 | 2 mi |
| Boiling Springs Elementary Elementary · Spartanburg 02 | PK–05 | 791 | 2 mi |
| James H. Hendrix Elementary Elementary · Spartanburg 02 | PK–05 | 709 | 3.2 mi |
| Shoally Creek Elementary Elementary · Spartanburg 02 | PK–05 | 742 | 3.9 mi |
| Inman Elementary Elementary · Spartanburg 01 | PK–03 | 565 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sugar Ridge Elementary
What grades does Sugar Ridge Elementary serve?
Sugar Ridge Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Spartanburg 02.
How many students attend Sugar Ridge Elementary?
Sugar Ridge Elementary reported 864 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 575 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sugar Ridge Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 864 students and 54.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sugar Ridge Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sugar Ridge Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Spartanburg 02 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Sugar Ridge Elementary in?
Sugar Ridge Elementary is part of Spartanburg 02, based in Chesnee, SC, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sugar Ridge Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Oakland Elementary (1.4 mi), Libertas Academy-Boiling Springs (2 mi), Boiling Springs Elementary (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.