- Hiddenite Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Sugar Loaf Elementary (364:1 vs. 207:1).
- Hiddenite Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Sugar Loaf Elementary (83 vs. 32).
- Hiddenite Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Sugar Loaf Elementary (17 vs. 5).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Hiddenite Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Sugar Loaf Elementary (83 vs. 32).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Sugar Loaf Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Hiddenite Elementary (11 vs. 6).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Hiddenite Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Sugar Loaf Elementary (17 vs. 5).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Hiddenite Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Sugar Loaf Elementary (364:1 vs. 207:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
9 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Hiddenite Elementary
$12,929.06
Sugar Loaf Elementary
$12,929.06
Local revenue share
Hiddenite Elementary
18.8%
Sugar Loaf Elementary
18.8%
State revenue share
Hiddenite Elementary
63.1%
Sugar Loaf Elementary
63.1%
Federal revenue share
Hiddenite Elementary
18.1%
Sugar Loaf Elementary
18.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Hiddenite Elementary
22.2%
Sugar Loaf Elementary
22.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Alexander County
$65,268
Alexander County
$65,268
Poverty rate
Alexander County
12.1%
Alexander County
12.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Alexander County
15.4%
Alexander County
15.4%
Unemployment rate
Alexander County
3.7%
Alexander County
3.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.