Sugar Creek Elementary School serves 630 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 630 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 10% in IA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sugar Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Sugar Creek Elementary School's student population of 630 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
630 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sugar Creek Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
68%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Asian
12%
3%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
8%
7%
White
67%
70%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.7%
24.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sugar Creek Elementary School?
630 students attend Sugar Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sugar Creek Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sugar Creek Elementary School?
Sugar Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sugar Creek Elementary School offer ?
Sugar Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sugar Creek Elementary School part of?
Sugar Creek Elementary School is part of Waukee Comm School District.
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