Serving 800 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sugar Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 800 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sugar Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sugar Grove Elementary School's student population of 800 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
800 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sugar Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sugar Grove Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#109 out of 1763 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
8%
13%
White
75%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sugar Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Sugar Grove Elementary School is ranked #109 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Sugar Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Sugar Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Center Grove Elementary School, Pleasant Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Sugar Grove Elementary School?
800 students attend Sugar Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Sugar Grove Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sugar Grove Elementary School?
Sugar Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sugar Grove Elementary School offer ?
Sugar Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sugar Grove Elementary School part of?
Sugar Grove Elementary School is part of Center Grove Community School Corp School District.
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