Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School's student population of 480 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1380 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
95%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School's ranking?
Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School is ranked #1380 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School often compared to?
Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dixie Bee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School?
480 students attend Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School?
Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School offer ?
Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School part of?
Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School is part of Vigo County School Corp School District.
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