Sugar Grove Elementary

sges.scsb.org/

88 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sugar Grove Elementary, located at 242 Teas Road in Sugar Grove, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local Smyth County community. As a small-town school, it emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where students receive individualized attention within a rural setting. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development, acting as a vital hub for neighborhood families and providing a supportive atmosphere for elementary-aged children to build their educational footing.

The school operates under the Smyth County Public Schools district, which focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that meets state standards while addressing the unique needs of its rural student body. By utilizing its location in the heart of Sugar Grove, the school often integrates community values into its daily operations, aiming to prepare students for middle school success while encouraging a sense of belonging and civic responsibility.

Total Students

10.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sugar Grove Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	1
Black	2

White
85 (96.6%)
Black
2 (2.3%)
Hispanic
1 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Smyth County Public Schools
Phone:	(276)677-3311
Website:	http://sges.scsb.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	88
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
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

Pre-Kindergarten 7

Kindergarten 15

Grade 1 12

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 13

Grade 5 14