Below Average
#1549 of 1,823 schools in IN
Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch
Elementary School · Vigo County School Corp · West Terre Haute, IN
A Vigo County School Corp elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4226 W Old US 40, West Terre Haute, IN 47885
- Math 39% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average581/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,203
Median home value
$154,900
Median rent
$715/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47885; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farrington Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Vigo Virtual School AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Blanche E Fuqua Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Ouabache Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 367 | 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.
Vigo County School Corp
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #16 of 26
- District spending per student
- $10,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch is listed in Vigo County School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch
Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch is a public elementary school in West Terre Haute, IN, part of Vigo County School Corp, serving approximately 477 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,549 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch
What grades does Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch serve?
Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch?
Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch rank in IN?
Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch ranks #1,549 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Consolidated Elem Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch a charter school?
No, Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch a Title I school?
No, Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch?
66.7% of students at Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Vigo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (812) 462-4443
- Area population (ZIP 47885)
- 9,287
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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.
- 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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 47885; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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