Excellent
#374 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 13% in state
Sugarcreek EL Sch
Elementary School · Karns City Area Sd · Cowansville, PA
A Karns City Area Sd elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1290 State Route 268, Cowansville, PA 16218
- Math 41% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sugarcreek EL Sch score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sugarcreek EL 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 Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,232
Median home value
$181,800
Median rent
$445/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
87.2%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16218; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Karns City Area SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicora EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–6 | Not available | 476 | 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.
Karns City Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,843NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sugarcreek EL Sch is listed in Karns City Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sugarcreek EL Sch
Sugarcreek EL Sch is a public elementary school in Cowansville, PA, part of Karns City Area Sd, serving approximately 178 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #374 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sugarcreek EL Sch
What grades does Sugarcreek EL Sch serve?
Sugarcreek EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Sugarcreek EL Sch?
Sugarcreek EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sugarcreek EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Sugarcreek EL Sch is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sugarcreek EL Sch rank in PA?
Sugarcreek EL Sch ranks #374 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Sugarcreek EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Sugarcreek EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Sugarcreek EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sugarcreek EL Sch has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sugarcreek EL Sch a charter school?
No, Sugarcreek EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sugarcreek EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Sugarcreek EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sugarcreek EL Sch?
53.9% of students at Sugarcreek EL 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 178
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Armstrong County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (724) 545-2409
- Area population (ZIP 16218)
- 1,138
- Area average commute
- 34.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 16218; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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