Suncrest Elementary School serves 571 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Suncrest Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Suncrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Suncrest Elementary School's student population of 571 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Suncrest Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Suncrest Elementary School is 0.54, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1200 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
50%
13%
Black
1%
13%
White
46%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suncrest Elementary School's ranking?
Suncrest Elementary School is ranked #1200 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Suncrest Elementary School often compared to?
Suncrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Ridge Primary Elementary School, Clinton Prairie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Suncrest Elementary School?
571 students attend Suncrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Suncrest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Suncrest Elementary School?
Suncrest Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Suncrest Elementary School offer ?
Suncrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Suncrest Elementary School part of?
Suncrest Elementary School is part of Community Schools Of Frankfort School District.
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