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Sugar Creek Elementary School vs. Elkmont Elementary School

Should you attend Sugar Creek Elementary School or Elkmont Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Sugar Creek Elementary School
26595 Salem Minor Hill Road
Lester, AL 35647
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Elkmont Elementary School
25630 Evans Street
Elkmont, AL 35620
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Elkmont Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 625 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sugar Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elkmont Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
625 students
357 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sugar Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Elkmont Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sugar Creek Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elkmont Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sugar Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Elkmont Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sugar Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Limestone County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Elkmont Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Limestone County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#291 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
#472 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sugar Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Elkmont Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Top 30% in AL)
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sugar Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elkmont Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sugar Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elkmont Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sugar Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elkmont Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sugar Creek Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Elkmont Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
36
18
Kindergarten Students
83
64
Grade 1 Students
105
56
Grade 2 Students
128
62
Grade 3 Students
79
62
Grade 4 Students
96
51
Grade 5 Students
98
44

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sugar Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sugar Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1992-93 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
16%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sugar Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Elkmont Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sugar Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Elkmont Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
77%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sugar Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Elkmont Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sugar Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Elkmont Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.38
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sugar Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Limestone County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Elkmont Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Limestone County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
60%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sugar Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Limestone County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Elkmont Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Limestone County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sugar Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Limestone County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Elkmont Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Limestone County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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