Very Good
#546 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 30% in state
Sugar Creek Elementary Sch
Elementary School · Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp · New Palestine, IN
A Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
PO Box 558, New Palestine, IN 46163
- Math 59% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sugar Creek Elementary Sch score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sugar Creek Elementary Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average313/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Palestine), 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
$111,378
Median home value
$313,000
Median rent
$1,232/mo
College educated
43.7%
Homeownership
92.8%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46163; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori Science AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| New Palestine Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–4 | 2.6 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Brookview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–4 | 3.6 mi | 535 | Compare → |
| Grassy Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–4 | 3.8 mi | 473 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $9,856NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sugar Creek Elementary Sch is listed in Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sugar Creek Elementary Sch
Sugar Creek Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in New Palestine, IN, part of Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp, serving approximately 577 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #546 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sugar Creek Elementary Sch
What grades does Sugar Creek Elementary Sch serve?
Sugar Creek Elementary Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Sugar Creek Elementary Sch?
Sugar Creek Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 577 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sugar Creek Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Sugar Creek Elementary Sch is 17:1. 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 Sch rank in IN?
Sugar Creek Elementary Sch ranks #546 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Sugar Creek Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Sugar Creek Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sugar Creek Elementary Sch has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sugar Creek Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, Sugar Creek Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sugar Creek Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, Sugar Creek Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sugar Creek Elementary Sch?
26.7% of students at Sugar Creek Elementary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 577
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hancock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (317) 861-6747
- Area population (ZIP 46163)
- 14,318
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 46163; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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