Sugar Creek Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 200 N Towanda Ave
       Normal, IL  61761-1940


(309) 557-4425

District: McLean County Unified School District 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
1207th of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,032 Help


Students who attend Sugar Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Kingsley Junior High School
High:    Normal Community High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  414

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.9%
African American:
28.3%
Two or more races:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.2% Help


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Compare Details Sugar Creek Elementary School ranks worse than 58.1% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 10th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the McLean County Unified School District 5. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.07. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (44.9%), African American (28.3%), two or more races (11.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sugar Creek Elementary School is 13.5, which is the 7th best among 16 elementary schools in the McLean County Unified School District 5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sugar Creek Elementary School is $18,032, which is the 2nd highest among 16 elementary schools in the McLean County Unified School District 5.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sugar Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sugar Creek Elementary School 1207th of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Sugar Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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African American students:
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McLean County Unified School District 5:

SchoolDigger ranks McLean County Unified School District 5 417th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sugar Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sugar Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 78.31 405th 2020 80.0%
2004 75.87 489th 2030 75.9%
2005 79.08 338th 2022 83.3%
2006 71.89 634th 2086 69.6%
2007 71.61 644th 2095 69.3%
2008 73.14 613th 2092 70.7%
2009 68.38 791st 2120 62.7%
2010 74.35 580th 2139 72.9%
2011 75.30 529th 2147 75.4%
2012 74.37 573rd 2166 73.5%
2013 76.60 478th 2167 77.9%
2014 75.87 494th 2093 76.4%
2015 38.09 1182nd 2052 42.4%
2016 44.38 1072nd 2046 47.6%
2017 41.41 1131st 2044 44.7%
2018 39.25 1195th 2037 41.3%
2019 31.01 1422nd 2086 31.8%
2021 36.37 1139th 1948 41.5%
2022 34.03 1297th 2082 37.7%
2023 38.07 1207th 2077 41.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sugar Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.78 819th 1194 31.4%
2023 17.29 1112th 1156 3.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sugar Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.43 790th 1765 55.2%
2019 34.94 1244th 1816 31.5%
2021 26.71 1188th 1514 21.5%
2022 27.55 1354th 1763 23.2%
2023 40.46 1039th 1808 42.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Sugar Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.09 1162nd 1964 40.8%
2019 31.06 1375th 2019 31.9%
2021 36.50 1006th 1680 40.1%
2022 31.49 1287th 1970 34.7%
2023 34.71 1207th 1957 38.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Sugar Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.24 653rd 907 28.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Sugar Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.36 1102nd 1972 44.1%
2019 31.18 1372nd 2019 32.0%
2021 32.84 1070th 1707 37.3%
2022 37.01 1158th 1977 41.4%
2023 38.54 1133rd 1984 42.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Sugar Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.39 199th 698 71.5%
2019 46.09 325th 711 54.3%
2022 35.86 412th 684 39.8%
2023 40.21 372nd 692 46.2%
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Rank History for White students at Sugar Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.45 948th 1463 35.2%
2019 21.43 1227th 1462 16.1%
2021 34.45 897th 1308 31.4%
2022 30.41 1056th 1425 25.9%
2023 45.44 779th 1419 45.1%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a student
Friday, August 10, 2012

Open Quote I'm from Saudi Arabia and I studied at Sugar Creek school for one year 4th grade(1999-2000) and it was amazing and memorial year. The ESL class was beneficial and supportive. I attend the school and I don't no what is Yes and No (No English at all)! and I left it with a very high Spoken and written English. My handwriting until now is different and neat. Thank you all Sugar Creek staff especially Mrs. Sloan Couch my 4th grade teacher. Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, March 13, 2009

Open Quote My daughter goes to Sugar Creek and the Principal (Scott Peters) couldn't be more attentive. Not to mention an involved staff. This is a wonderful school! We are currently basing our new house purchase on being in the district so we don't have to leave. Really great. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sugar Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 268 26 26 5 n/a n/a n/a 0 325
1989 231 28 36 6 n/a n/a n/a 0 301
1990 249 34 28 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 314
1991 265 41 29 8 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1992 254 37 14 11 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1993 244 37 23 20 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1994 242 37 34 17 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1995 244 43 12 14 1 n/a n/a 0 314
1996 244 43 12 14 1 n/a n/a 0 314
1997 237 57 22 20 1 n/a n/a 0 337
1998 217 50 26 38 2 n/a n/a 0 333
1999 208 50 29 12 2 n/a n/a 0 301
2000 215 44 31 21 2 n/a n/a 0 313
2001 208 40 26 29 2 n/a n/a 0 305
2002 202 49 30 31 1 n/a n/a 0 313
2003 202 49 30 31 1 n/a n/a 0 313
2004 149 55 36 23 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2005 148 61 41 29 0 n/a n/a 9 288
2006 149 54 49 36 0 n/a n/a 24 312
2007 158 66 7 14 0 n/a n/a 3 248
2008 176 54 6 8 1 n/a n/a 16 261
2009 193 59 7 8 0 n/a n/a 17 284
2010 186 46 5 6 0 n/a n/a 22 265
2011 252 75 22 29 1 1 36 0 416
2012 280 80 37 25 2 1 49 0 474
2013 326 102 31 25 2 3 57 0 546
2014 285 102 26 30 2 3 49 0 497
2015 308 116 24 31 1 1 65 0 546
2016 307 115 25 27 2 2 62 0 540
2017 292 138 25 25 2 1 59 0 542
2018 277 144 19 31 1 1 50 0 523
2019 256 136 20 25 2 1 45 0 485
2020 220 122 17 28 1 0 41 0 429
2021 186 111 16 24 1 0 37 0 375
2022 187 120 19 34 2 0 53 0 415
2023 186 117 24 40 1 0 46 0 414

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sugar Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 325 17.0 19.1 n/a
1989 301 14.0 21.5 n/a
1990 314 15.0 20.9 n/a
1991 343 18.0 19.0 n/a
1992 316 17.0 18.5 n/a
1993 324 16.0 20.3 n/a
1994 330 16.5 20.0 n/a
1995 314 16.0 19.6 n/a
1996 314 16.0 19.6 n/a
1997 337 17.0 19.8 n/a
1998 333 18.0 18.5 n/a
1999 301 18.0 16.7 n/a
2000 313 17.0 18.4 n/a
2001 305 20.0 15.3 n/a
2002 313 20.0 15.7 25.6
2003 313 20.0 15.7 25.6
2004 263 18.0 14.6 37.3
2005 288 17.0 16.9 46.6
2006 312 18.0 17.3 47.9
2007 248 14.0 17.7 44.5
2008 261 14.0 18.6 47.8
2009 284 15.8 18.0 44.2
2010 265 15.0 17.6 42.4
2011 416 22.8 18.1 25.5
2012 474 26.0 18.2 44.3
2013 546 29.3 18.6 50.9
2014 497 30.0 16.5 56.5
2015 546 28.0 19.5 56
2016 540 28.0 19.2 53.3
2017 542 28.5 19.0 56.5
2018 523 30.4 17.1 58.7
2019 485 32.9 14.7 56.5
2020 429 32.3 13.2 52.9
2021 375 n/a n/a n/a
2022 415 30.4 13.6 50.4
2023 414 30.5 13.5 57.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sugar Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 325 17.0 19.1 n/a
1989 301 14.0 21.5 n/a
1990 314 15.0 20.9 n/a
1991 343 18.0 19.0 n/a
1992 316 17.0 18.5 n/a
1993 324 16.0 20.3 n/a
1994 330 16.5 20.0 n/a
1995 314 16.0 19.6 n/a
1996 314 16.0 19.6 n/a
1997 337 17.0 19.8 n/a
1998 333 18.0 18.5 n/a
1999 301 18.0 16.7 n/a
2000 313 17.0 18.4 n/a
2001 305 20.0 15.3 n/a
2002 313 20.0 15.7 25.6
2003 313 20.0 15.7 25.6
2004 263 18.0 14.6 37.3
2005 288 17.0 16.9 46.6
2006 312 18.0 17.3 47.9
2007 248 14.0 17.7 44.5
2008 261 14.0 18.6 47.8
2009 284 15.8 18.0 44.2
2010 265 15.0 17.6 42.4
2011 416 22.8 18.1 25.5
2012 474 26.0 18.2 44.3
2013 546 29.3 18.6 50.9
2014 497 30.0 16.5 56.5
2015 546 28.0 19.5 56
2016 540 28.0 19.2 53.3
2017 542 28.5 19.0 56.5
2018 523 30.4 17.1 58.7
2019 485 32.9 14.7 56.5
2020 429 32.3 13.2 52.9
2021 375 n/a n/a n/a
2022 415 30.4 13.6 50.4
2023 414 30.5 13.5 57.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Sugar Creek Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201598.1%97.9%97.9%97.9%33.8%98.3%97.7%33.8%
201698.1%98.3%98.3%98.3%36.0%97.5%97.9%36.4%
201798.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%34.9%98.5%98.3%35.8%
201899.2%99.4%99.4%99.4%32.0%99.4%99.2%32.0%
201997.6%98.3%98.3%98.3%33.4%98.3%97.2%33.4%
202198.6%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.0%98.0%97.8%34.5%
202296.4%96.4%96.4%96.4%96.4%96.4%96.1%32.9%
202397.5%98.0%98.0%98.0%54.5%97.7%96.7%43.5%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sugar Creek Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $887 (6.7%) $12,373 (93.3%) $13,260
2020 $1,017 (6.8%) $13,891 (93.2%) $14,908
2021 $1,465 (8.4%) $15,898 (91.6%) $17,363
2022 $1,465 (8.4%) $15,898 (91.6%) $17,363
2023 $2,150 (11.9%) $15,881 (88.1%) $18,032

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sugar Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1422nd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1207th of 2077 Elementary schools
 10.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sugar Creek Elementary School)13.333.4
 20.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (McLean County Unified School District 5)3831.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sugar Creek Elementary School)6.730.6
 23.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (McLean County Unified School District 5)48.533.4
 15.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sugar Creek Elementary School)30.86.7
 24.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (McLean County Unified School District 5)44.738.6
 6.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sugar Creek Elementary School)15.423.3
 7.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (McLean County Unified School District 5)45.931.6
 14.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sugar Creek Elementary School)31.514.6
 16.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (McLean County Unified School District 5)45.238.4
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sugar Creek Elementary School)2612.2
 13.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (McLean County Unified School District 5)4132.2
 8.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Sugar Creek Elementary School)5048.7
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (McLean County Unified School District 5)65.363.6
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students485414
 14.6%
African American136117
 14%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian2024
 20%
Hispanic2540
 60%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White256186
 27.3%
Two or More Races4546
 2.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.5%57.2%
 0.8%


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Students at Sugar Creek Elementary School are 45% White, 28% African American, 11% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 6% Asian.

Students who attend Sugar Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kingsley Junior High School
High : Normal Community High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 414 students attended Sugar Creek Elementary School.

Sugar Creek Elementary School ranks 1207th of 2077 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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