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#680 of 1,280 schools in IA
Based on limited data
Sugar Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Waukee Comm School District · Waukee, IA
A Waukee Comm School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
965 Ashworth RD, Waukee, IA 50263
- Math 86% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sugar Creek Elementary School score 83% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sugar Creek Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated797/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waukee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,864
Median home value
$332,500
Median rent
$1,296/mo
College educated
57.3%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50263; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 713 | Compare → |
| Maple Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Woodland Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| Eason Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 3.7 mi | 620 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Waukee Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #9 of 17
- District spending per student
- $11,927NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sugar Creek Elementary School is listed in Waukee Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sugar Creek Elementary School
Sugar Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waukee, IA, part of Waukee Comm School District, serving approximately 675 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #680 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sugar Creek Elementary School
What grades does Sugar Creek Elementary School serve?
Sugar Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sugar Creek Elementary School?
Sugar Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 675 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sugar Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sugar Creek Elementary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sugar Creek Elementary School rank in IA?
Sugar Creek Elementary School ranks #680 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Sugar Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sugar Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sugar Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sugar Creek Elementary School has 86% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Is Sugar Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sugar Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sugar Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sugar Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sugar Creek Elementary School?
13.3% of students at Sugar Creek Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 675
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (515) 987-5160
- Area population (ZIP 50263)
- 27,560
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50263; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ISASP; directory SY 2023–24
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