Sugar Creek Elementary School in Lester, AL ranked #291 in Alabama in 2023, improving from a low of #1045 in 2012 and placing it in the top 30% statewide; the school's overall testing rank shows steady gains over the past decade.
Math proficiency was 40% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency reached 58%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged between 45–49%, exceeding the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew from 474 students in 1999 to 625 in 2023, with minority enrollment at 23% in 2023; free and reduced lunch eligibility increased to 64% in 2023, reflecting socioeconomic shifts.
Serving grades Pre–K to 5, the school maintained a student–teacher ratio of approximately 14:1 in 2023 with 44 teachers instructing 625 students.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded state averages, with a 95% graduation rate in 2023 compared to the state's 88%, highlighting academic persistence in this Limestone County school.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sugar Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Sugar Creek Elementary School's student population of 625 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
625 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sugar Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sugar Creek Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#291 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
16%
11%
Black
2%
32%
White
77%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sugar Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Sugar Creek Elementary School is ranked #291 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Sugar Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Sugar Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elkmont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Sugar Creek Elementary School?
625 students attend Sugar Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sugar Creek Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sugar Creek Elementary School?
Sugar Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sugar Creek Elementary School offer ?
Sugar Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sugar Creek Elementary School part of?
Sugar Creek Elementary School is part of Limestone County School District.
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