Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sugar Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- 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
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sugar Grove Elementary School's student population of 369 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sugar Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 50% 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 0.54, 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
#718 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
11%
13%
White
65%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 #718 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Sugar Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Sugar Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riley Elementary School, Adelaide De Vaney Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Sugar Grove Elementary School?
369 students attend Sugar Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Sugar Grove Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sugar Grove Elementary School?
Sugar Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to 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 Vigo County School Corp School District.
In what neighborhood is Sugar Grove Elementary School located?
Sugar Grove Elementary School is located in the Brittlebank neighborhood of Terre Haute, IN.
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