Serving 724 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sugar Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 724 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sugar Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sugar Creek Elementary School's student population of 724 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 64% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
724 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sugar Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sugar Creek Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#20 out of 997 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
21%
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
3%
19%
White
62%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sugar Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Sugar Creek Elementary School is ranked #20 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Sugar Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Sugar Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson Elem. School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Sugar Creek Elementary School?
724 students attend Sugar Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Sugar Creek Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sugar Creek Elementary School?
Sugar Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sugar Creek Elementary School offer ?
Sugar Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Sugar Creek Elementary School part of?
Sugar Creek Elementary School is part of Bentonville School District.
In what neighborhood is Sugar Creek Elementary School located?
Sugar Creek Elementary School is located in the Downtown Bentonville neighborhood of Bentonville, AR. There are 4 other public schools located in Downtown Bentonville.
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