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Sugar Creek Elementary School

26595 Salem Minor Hill Road
Lester, AL 35647
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 625 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sugar Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 625 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 30% in AL
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sugar Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Sugar Creek Elementary School's student population of 625 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
625 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Sugar Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sugar Creek Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#291 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
40%
30%
58%
47%
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
16%
11%
Black
2%
32%
White
77%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL 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 #291 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Sugar Creek Elementary School?
625 students attend Sugar Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sugar Creek Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sugar Creek Elementary School?
Sugar Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sugar Creek Elementary School offer ?
Sugar Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sugar Creek Elementary School part of?
Sugar Creek Elementary School is part of Limestone County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 625 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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