At a glance
Reported students
739
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–07
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
653.5
Sst Sugarland: 739 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
16:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. 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
- 753
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47.51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What the reported data says about Sst Sugarland
Sst Sugarland is a public elementary school serving grades PK–07 in Richmond. It is one of 8 current school records connected to School of Science and Technology Discovery. NCES reports 739 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 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 Black (47.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.7%). English learners represent 27.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.1%. 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 Sst Sugarland
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.25 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 27.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White4.6%
- Hispanic33.7%
- Black47.6%
- Asian13%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.1%
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 School of Science and Technology Discovery
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sst Hill Country
Elementary · Grades PK–06
675 reported students
Sst Northwest
Elementary · Grades PK–07
661 reported students
Sst Advancement
Elementary · Grades PK–07
646 reported students
Sst Discovery
Elementary · Grades PK–07
508 reported students
Sst Hill Country College Prep H S
High · Grades 06–12
387 reported students
Sst Sugar Land College Prep H S
Other · Grades PK–11
125 reported students
Public schools near Sst Sugarland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Austin Holley El Elementary · Fort Bend ISD | PK–05 | 648 | 0.5 mi |
| Mission El Elementary · Fort Bend ISD | PK–05 | 460 | 1.1 mi |
| Carolyn and Vernon Madden El Elementary · Fort Bend ISD | PK–05 | 924 | 1.4 mi |
| Oyster Creek El Elementary · Fort Bend ISD | PK–05 | 824 | 1.5 mi |
| Arizona Fleming El Elementary · Fort Bend ISD | PK–05 | 462 | 1.7 mi |
| Mission West El Elementary · Fort Bend ISD | PK–05 | 513 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sst Sugarland
What grades does Sst Sugarland serve?
Sst Sugarland reports grades PK–07 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in School of Science and Technology Discovery.
How many students attend Sst Sugarland?
Sst Sugarland reported 739 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 753 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sst Sugarland?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 739 students and 46.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sst Sugarland a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sst Sugarland is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Sst Sugarland students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sst Sugarland in?
Sst Sugarland is part of School of Science and Technology Discovery, based in San Antonio, TX, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sst Sugarland?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mary Austin Holley El (0.5 mi), Mission El (1.1 mi), Carolyn and Vernon Madden El (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.