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How has SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL changed in the last five years, for better or worse?
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Enrollment
381
Elementary
DISTRICT 560 · STATE 418
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 050306001423
SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1102 BELLA VISTA ROAD, BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 · (479) 254-5790 · Benton County
GRADES KG–04ELEMENTARY13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL381 STUDENTS
A
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 86% of Arkansas public elementary schools
- ATest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Arkansas public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.3:1 · STATE 16.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
19%
71 students
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 70%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 57 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 69 | 18% |
| Grade 2 | 84 | 22% |
| Grade 3 | 92 | 24% |
| Grade 4 | 79 | 21% |
This year's kindergarten class (57) is 28% smaller than its 4th grade class (79).
Student demographics
37%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 61% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
ATLAS 2024-25 . % Proficient (Level 3+4)English Language Arts
60.1%
AR avg 34.9% . +6.5pp since 2023
Math
68.2%
AR avg 38.9% . +12.4pp since 2023
What this means: On the ATLAS, Arkansas's statewide test, about 60 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 68 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Arkansas schools, those numbers are about 35 and 39. Reading and writing scores are up about 7 points since 2023, while math scores are up about 12 points.
ATLAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 60.1% | 68.2% |
| 2023-24 | 53.6% | 55.8% |
% Proficient (Level 3+4), all students and all tested grades.
Source: ATLAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
61.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
52.9%
based on AR schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+8.2pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 61% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 53% typical for Arkansas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Arkansas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's state test result (61.1% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL this school | 381 | 18.6% | 61.1% |
| THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BENTONVILLE | 404 | 16.6% | 60.9% |
| ROOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FAYETTEVILLE | 445 | 14.8% | 75.0% |
| MT. VIEW ELEMENTARY BENTON | 431 | 22.5% | 49.5% |
| APPLE GLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BENTONVILLE | 497 | 19.5% | 69.5% |
| CALDWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BENTON | 427 | 23.9% | 51.2% |
Matched among Arkansas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Arkansas | In Benton County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 61.1% | #25 of 461 | #11 of 39 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 68.2% | #22 of 465 ▲ 42 | #9 of 39 ▲ 10 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 60.1% | #24 of 465 ▲ 18 | #9 of 39 ▲ 3 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 381 | #300 of 531 | #41 of 47 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.3:1 | #159 of 480 | #7 of 44 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 36.5% | #291 of 480 | #38 of 44 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 18.6% | #503 of 513 | #36 of 44 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -20.1% | #90 of 311 | #6 of 26 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
381
-85 (-18%) vs 2020
-24% since 1990-91, when it was 501
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
was 16.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 381 | 25 | 15.3:1 | 19% (71) |
| 2023-24 | 439 | 26.9 | 16.3:1 | 18% (79) |
| 2022-23 | 436 | 28.1 | 15.5:1 | 19% (82) |
| 2020-21 | 466 | 28 | 16.6:1 | 21% (100) |
| 2017-18 | 477 | 31.2 | 15.3:1 | 12% (55) |
| 2015-16 | 562 | 39 | 14.4:1 | 38% (214) |
| 2010-11 | 576 | 37 | 15.6:1 | 48% (279) |
| 2000-01 | 568 | 28 | 20.3:1 | 30% (169) |
| 1990-91 | 501 | 29 | 17.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
About SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL runs as a medium-sized elementary school in BENTONVILLE, Arkansas. The school's 381 students are in kindergarten through 4.
BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT includes 24 schools. Together they enroll 19,575 students.
White students make up a majority at SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, at 79%. The next largest groups are 10% Hispanic and 6% multiracial. In Benton County overall, about 60% of residents are White. Pick two students at random and there is a 37% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
The school has about 15.3 students per teacher and 25 full-time-equivalent teachers. That is close to the 16.0:1 average for elementary schools in Arkansas. About 19% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. On average, public schools in Benton County report 37%.
allk12 grades SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL an A. The grade compares the school only with Arkansas public elementary schools, because each state gives its own test.
Based on student poverty, the model expects 52.9% at SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; the school's average proficiency rate on state tests is 61.1%.
Within Benton County, the median household income is $93,506, about 38% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 5%. In all, Benton County has 88 public schools and roughly 57,071 students.
THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located about 0.1 miles from SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles. On proficiency, SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is behind the 63.7% nearby average, ranking 5th of 7.
SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL falls in the City: Small locale category, used for schools inside a principal city with a population under 100,000.
Over 4 years, SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's enrollment declined 18%, to 381. By 2024-25, the school had 15.3 students per teacher, compared with 16.6 in 2020-21.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Benton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
303,632
Census ACS
Median income
$93,506
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
88
57,071 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- BENTONVILLE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,579 students
- BENTONVILLE WEST HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,661 students
- GRIMSLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddle · 846 students
- CENTERTON GAMBLE ELEMENTARYElementary · 725 students
- LINCOLN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddle · 723 students
- J. WILLIAM FULBRIGHT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddle · 718 students
Other schools in BENTONVILLE
- ARKANSAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY HIGHCombined · 4,575 students
- BENTONVILLE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,579 students
- BENTONVILLE WEST HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,661 students
- GRIMSLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddle · 846 students
- LINCOLN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddle · 723 students
- J. WILLIAM FULBRIGHT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddle · 718 students
Other Sugar Creek Elementary schools
7 other US public schools in 8 states are named Sugar Creek Elementary. SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the 6th largest of the 8.
- Sugar Creek ElementaryFort Mill, SC · 755 students
- Sugar Creek ElementaryVerona, WI · 645 students
- Sugar Creek Elementary SchoolLester, AL · 631 students
- Sugar Creek Elementary SchoolWaukee, IA · 630 students
- Sugar Creek Elementary SchoolNormal, IL · 468 students
Nearby schools
- THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.1 mi · 404
- LINCOLN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL0.4 mi · 723
- R.E. BAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.7 mi · 309
- OLD HIGH MIDDLE SCHOOL0.7 mi · 618
- WASHINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL1.5 mi · 709
- APPLE GLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.6 mi · 497
Frequently asked questions
About SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 381 students in grades KG-04.
What age range does SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves students from grade KG through grade 04.
How many teachers does SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 25 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.
What is the student diversity at SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are roughly 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL public or private?
SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.