Sugar Creek Elementary School serves 675 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 10% in IA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sugar Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Sugar Creek Elementary School's student population of 675 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sugar Creek Elementary School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
68%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
3%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
6%
7%
White
67%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sugar Creek Elementary School?
675 students attend Sugar Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sugar Creek Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sugar Creek Elementary School?
Sugar Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sugar Creek Elementary School offer ?
Sugar Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sugar Creek Elementary School part of?
Sugar Creek Elementary School is part of Waukee Comm School District.
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