H B Sugg Elementary School serves 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H B Sugg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
H B Sugg Elementary School's student population of 419 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of H B Sugg Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
45%
25%
White
33%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are H B Sugg Elementary School often compared to?
H B Sugg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sam D Bundy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend H B Sugg Elementary School?
419 students attend H B Sugg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of H B Sugg Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H B Sugg Elementary School?
H B Sugg Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does H B Sugg Elementary School offer ?
H B Sugg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is H B Sugg Elementary School part of?
H B Sugg Elementary School is part of Pitt County Schools School District.
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