Sugar Creek Elementary School

11424 Gill St
Independence, MO 64054
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 129 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 50-54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sugar Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Sugar Creek Elementary School's student population of 129 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
129 students
This chart display total students of Sugar Creek Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Sugar Creek Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Sugar Creek Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Sugar Creek Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Sugar Creek Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
(12-13)
50-54%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sugar Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
(12-13)
50-54%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sugar Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Sugar Creek Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Sugar Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
27%
8%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Sugar Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
8%
15%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Sugar Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
51%
69%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Sugar Creek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Sugar Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sugar Creek Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MO.
0.65
This chart display the diversity score of Sugar Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sugar Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sugar Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend Sugar Creek Elementary School?
129 students attend Sugar Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Sugar Creek Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sugar Creek Elementary School?
Sugar Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sugar Creek Elementary School offer ?
Sugar Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Sugar Creek Elementary School part of?
Sugar Creek Elementary School is part of Independence 30 School District.

School Reviews

Review Sugar Creek Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 50-54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Quick Links