Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sugar Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sugar Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sugar Creek Elementary School's student population of 421 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Sugar Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sugar Creek Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2020 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
32%
16%
White
45%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL 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 #2020 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Sugar Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Sugar Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grove Elementary School, Parkside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Sugar Creek Elementary School?
421 students attend Sugar Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Sugar Creek Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% 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 Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sugar Creek Elementary School offer ?
Sugar Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sugar Creek Elementary School part of?
Sugar Creek Elementary School is part of Mclean County USD 5 School District.
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