Sugar Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Sugar Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bentonville, Arkansas, serving 436 students in grades K-4 and part of the highly-ranked Bentonville School District.

Sugar Creek Elementary consistently ranks among the top 30 elementary schools in Arkansas, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in ATLAS/English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science are significantly higher than the state averages, often exceeding the Bentonville School District averages as well. In the 2022-2023 school year, Sugar Creek Elementary had the highest proficiency rates in ACT Aspire English, Math, and Reading among the nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the nearby schools, ranging from 15.5 to 16.3 students per teacher over the past three years, and the highest spending per student ($15,425) among the nearby schools.

While Apple Glen Elementary, Thomas Jefferson Elementary, and Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville also demonstrate strong academic performance, Sugar Creek Elementary maintains a slight edge in many subject areas. The school's demographics, with a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (18.81% in 2022-2023) compared to some nearby schools, may also contribute to its consistent high performance.

Detail:

Public K-4

1102 Bella Vista Rd
Bentonville, AR 72712

(479) 254-5790

District: Bentonville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
30^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,425

Students who attend Sugar Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Ruth Barker Middle School
	Washington Junior High School
High:	Bentonville High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 436

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.3%

Hispanic:

7.1%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sugar Creek Elementary School ranks better than 94% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 6^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Bentonville School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.58. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.3%), Hispanic (7.1%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sugar Creek Elementary School is 15.5, which is the 3^rd best among 11 elementary schools in the Bentonville School District. (See more...)

Compare Sugar Creek Elementary School employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sugar Creek Elementary School is $15,425, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the Bentonville School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sugar Creek Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bentonville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bentonville School District 8^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sugar Creek Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	76.78	72^nd	411	82.5%
2006	56.96	200^th	402	50.2%
2007	73.76	96^th	440	78.2%
2008	71.93	118^th	439	73.1%
2009	67.79	146^th	445	67.2%
2010	64.79	161^st	457	64.8%
2011	51.80	269^th	471	42.9%
2012	52.73	268^th	468	42.7%
2013	66.34	158^th	476	66.8%
2014	78.77	68^th	471	85.6%
2015	83.61	50^th	466	89.3%
2016	76.49	81^st	494	83.6%
2017	86.80	32^nd	485	93.4%
2018	88.28	38^th	480	92.1%
2019	87.17	38^th	488	92.2%
2021	90.51	30^th	496	94.0%
2022	93.15	18^th	487	96.3%
2023	92.22	21^st	492	95.7%
2024	90.58	30^th	497	94.0%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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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	Total
1991	501	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	501
1992	531	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	531
1993	525	0	6	10	0	n/a	n/a	541
1994	577	0	7	15	2	n/a	n/a	601
1995	650	2	9	30	0	n/a	n/a	691
1996	650	2	9	30	0	n/a	n/a	691
1997	557	0	3	24	3	n/a	n/a	587
1998	577	1	7	43	2	n/a	n/a	630
1999	571	1	7	44	3	n/a	n/a	626
2000	626	2	8	46	2	n/a	n/a	684
2001	529	5	5	29	0	n/a	n/a	568
2002	578	6	3	39	6	n/a	n/a	632
2003	578	6	3	39	6	n/a	n/a	632
2004	636	4	7	61	8	n/a	n/a	716
2005	610	15	8	53	8	n/a	n/a	694
2006	595	14	7	45	4	n/a	n/a	665
2007	599	18	5	29	7	n/a	n/a	658
2008	415	22	7	35	7	n/a	n/a	486
2009	488	21	13	34	11	n/a	n/a	567
2010	399	20	12	57	13	3	29	533
2011	456	13	14	58	11	2	22	576
2012	486	18	34	64	9	3	29	643
2013	462	23	23	52	9	1	17	587
2014	403	18	6	41	4	0	12	484
2015	418	16	12	44	6	0	18	514
2016	438	21	16	58	9	0	20	562
2017	412	6	14	36	4	0	26	498
2018	379	12	13	31	8	0	34	477
2019	357	10	12	35	8	3	23	448
2020	382	12	14	38	11	0	26	483
2021	376	13	13	32	11	1	20	466
2022	449	24	155	45	12	3	36	724
2023	350	11	8	31	10	4	22	436

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
1991	501	29.7	16.8	23.2
1992	531	27.5	19.3	24.1
1993	541	31.7	17.1	21.4
1994	601	34.5	17.4	25.3
1995	691	34.0	20.3	30.1
1996	691	34.0	20.3	30.1
1997	587	30.5	19.2	23.9
1998	630	30.5	20.7	24.4
1999	626	27.0	23.2	30.8
2000	684	37.0	18.5	32.5
2001	568	28.0	20.3	29.8
2002	632	37.0	17.1	28.3
2003	632	37.0	17.1	28.3
2004	716	38.0	18.8	29.5
2005	694	39.0	17.8	31.3
2006	665	36.0	18.5	30.8
2007	658	41.0	16.0	30.9
2008	486	34.0	14.3	45.3
2009	567	35.0	16.2	47.8
2010	533	37.2	14.4	50.1
2011	576	37.8	15.2	48.4
2012	643	39.2	16.4	45.3
2013	587	42.3	13.8	51.6
2014	484	36.9	13.0	43
2015	514	39.0	13.1	41.1
2016	562	39.0	14.4	38.1
2017	498	34.4	14.4	15.1
2018	477	31.1	15.3	11.5
2019	448	28.0	16.0	24.3
2020	483	29.4	16.3	24.6
2021	466	28.5	16.3	21.5
2022	724	45.8	15.7	18.4
2023	436	28.0	15.5	18.8

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
1991	501	29.7	16.8	23.2
1992	531	27.5	19.3	24.1
1993	541	31.7	17.1	21.4
1994	601	34.5	17.4	25.3
1995	691	34.0	20.3	30.1
1996	691	34.0	20.3	30.1
1997	587	30.5	19.2	23.9
1998	630	30.5	20.7	24.4
1999	626	27.0	23.2	30.8
2000	684	37.0	18.5	32.5
2001	568	28.0	20.3	29.8
2002	632	37.0	17.1	28.3
2003	632	37.0	17.1	28.3
2004	716	38.0	18.8	29.5
2005	694	39.0	17.8	31.3
2006	665	36.0	18.5	30.8
2007	658	41.0	16.0	30.9
2008	486	34.0	14.3	45.3
2009	567	35.0	16.2	47.8
2010	533	37.2	14.4	50.1
2011	576	37.8	15.2	48.4
2012	643	39.2	16.4	45.3
2013	587	42.3	13.8	51.6
2014	484	36.9	13.0	43
2015	514	39.0	13.1	41.1
2016	562	39.0	14.4	38.1
2017	498	34.4	14.4	15.1
2018	477	31.1	15.3	11.5
2019	448	28.0	16.0	24.3
2020	483	29.4	16.3	24.6
2021	466	28.5	16.3	21.5
2022	724	45.8	15.7	18.4
2023	436	28.0	15.5	18.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sugar Creek Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$5,890 (38.2%)	$9,536 (61.8%)	$15,425

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sugar Creek Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 38^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 21^st of 492 Elementary schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Sugar Creek Elementary School)	84.7	84.5	0.2%
3rd Grade English (Bentonville School District)	83.3	78.4	4.9%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Sugar Creek Elementary School)	78.2	80.6	2.4%
3rd Grade Math (Bentonville School District)	76	70.5	5.5%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Sugar Creek Elementary School)	58.9	53.4	5.5%
3rd Grade Science (Bentonville School District)	53.9	50.2	3.7%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Sugar Creek Elementary School)	47.4	55.3	7.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Bentonville School District)	51.4	48.9	2.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Sugar Creek Elementary School)	85.7	86.6	0.9%
4th Grade English (Bentonville School District)	85.5	81.2	4.3%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Sugar Creek Elementary School)	77.5	76.9	0.6%
4th Grade Math (Bentonville School District)	74.4	67.7	6.7%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Sugar Creek Elementary School)	61.3	58.5	2.8%
4th Grade Science (Bentonville School District)	59.8	56.7	3.1%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Sugar Creek Elementary School)	66.4	56.1	10.3%
4th Grade Reading (Bentonville School District)	63.7	59.4	4.3%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	448	436	2.7%
African American	10	11	10%
American Indian	8	10	25%
Asian	12	8	33.3%
Hispanic	35	31	11.4%
Pacific Islander	3	4	33.3%
White	357	350	2%
Two or More Races	23	22	4.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.3%	18.8%	5.5%

Schools Near Sugar Creek Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)						ATLAS Reading (2024)						ATLAS Mathematics (2024)						ATLAS Science (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sugar Creek Elementary School	Public	K-4	1102 Bella Vista Rd	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 254-5790	436	28	15.5	18.8%	350 (80.3%)	11 (2.5%)	31 (7.1%)	8 (1.8%)	10 (2.3%)	4 (0.9%)	22 (5.0%)	90.6	30^th of 497 public elementary schools	94.0%		92.2	21^st of 492 public elementary schools	95.7%	9	54.5	52.9				53.7	55.7	52.0				53.7	52.3	58.9				55.8	65.9	63.7				64.8	$15,425	$5,890	$9,536
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-4	810 Bella Vista Rd	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 254-5860	425	24	17.6	19.1%	348 (81.9%)	5 (1.2%)	29 (6.8%)	5 (1.2%)	11 (2.6%)	2 (0.5%)	25 (5.9%)	94.5	21^st of 497 public elementary schools	95.8%		92.9	17^th of 492 public elementary schools	96.5%	4	56.4	69.9				62.7	54.3	71.1				62.1	53.2	71.1				61.5	64.9	74.7				69.5	$12,152	$2,163	$9,989
R.E. Baker Elementary School	Public	K-4	301 NW Third St	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5720	410	24	17.1	42.9%	261 (63.7%)	14 (3.4%)	82 (20.0%)	29 (7.1%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.5%)	16 (3.9%)	76.4	102^nd of 497 public elementary schools	79.5%		68.5	152^nd of 492 public elementary schools	69.1%	50	52.3	34.6				42.9	51.5	35.6				43.0	53.1	48.7				50.7	57.5	51.3				54.2	$10,172	$1,785	$8,387
Apple Glen Elementary School	Public	K-4	1801 Orchard Ln	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 254-5580	484	26	18.3	20.9%	376 (77.7%)	7 (1.4%)	42 (8.7%)	13 (2.7%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.6%)	97.1	9^th of 497 public elementary schools	98.2%		94.4	13^th of 492 public elementary schools	97.4%	4	69.4	57.0				62.3	68.4	59.0				63.0	81.6	68.0				73.8	80.2	68.0				73.3	$9,108	$1,226	$7,882
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Bentonville	Public, Charter	PK, KG-7	1300 Melissa Dr Ste 216	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas	Yes	No	No	Yes	(479) 715-6662	637	41	15.3	11.0%	192 (30.1%)	22 (3.5%)	32 (5.0%)	359 (56.4%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (3.8%)	95.6	16^th of 497 public elementary schools	96.8%		95.2	9^th of 492 public elementary schools	98.2%	7	61.3	52.8	71.8	58.8	66.6	61.4	62.5	52.7	69.6	60.4	68.4	61.5	61.3	69.6	70.8	83.3	73.6	69.4	59.4	60.3	69.6	64.8	84.2	63.9	$6,709	$266	$6,443
Founders Classical Academy Elementary Online	Public, Charter	K-6	1302 Melissa Dr	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 715-6676	4	1	7.6		1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (25.0%)	1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Mary Mae Jones Elementary School	Public	K-4	500 SE 14th St	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5930	471	30	15.7	48.0%	236 (50.1%)	35 (7.4%)	96 (20.4%)	50 (10.6%)	14 (3.0%)	17 (3.6%)	23 (4.9%)	68.2	149^th of 497 public elementary schools	70.0%		61.1	199^th of 492 public elementary schools	59.6%	50	42.1	41.9				42.0	46.1	38.3				42.1	41.6	38.3				39.9	50.5	41.5				45.9	$9,679	$1,473	$8,206
Elm Tree Elementary School	Public	K-4	101 Elm Tree Ln	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 254-5650	555	37	15.0	16.8%	402 (72.4%)	29 (5.2%)	61 (11.0%)	34 (6.1%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.1%)	91.3	26^th of 497 public elementary schools	94.8%		85.7	50^th of 492 public elementary schools	89.8%	24	51.7	51.3				51.5	52.6	52.2				52.4	63.0	70.2				66.5	57.7	65.7				61.6	$8,714	$1,075	$7,639
Osage Creek Elementary School	Public	K-4	3001 SW Featherston	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 286-5972	561	34	16.5	30.1%	337 (60.1%)	33 (5.9%)	54 (9.6%)	92 (16.4%)	12 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (5.7%)	62.6	186^th of 497 public elementary schools	62.6%		72.9	127^th of 492 public elementary schools	74.2%	59	42.9	32.2				37.0	39.4	33.6				36.2	52.6	44.2				48.0	47.4	35.3				40.7	$9,979	$1,763	$8,216
Cooper Elementary School	Public	K-4	2 Blowing Spring Rd	Bella Vista	72714	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5000	656	32	20.4	29.0%	534 (81.4%)	8 (1.2%)	73 (11.1%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (4.3%)	90.3	32^nd of 497 public elementary schools	93.6%		86.3	47^th of 492 public elementary schools	90.4%	15	51.4	54.1				52.6	49.7	53.3				51.3	59.2	68.1				63.2	57.8	59.8				58.7	$9,589	$1,481	$8,107

Frequently Asked Questions about Sugar Creek Elementary School

Is Sugar Creek Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Sugar Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 6.0% of Arkansas elementary schools.

How many students attend Sugar Creek Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 436 students attended Sugar Creek Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Sugar Creek Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Ruth Barker Middle School
Middle : Washington Junior High School
High : Bentonville High School

What district is Sugar Creek Elementary School in?

Bentonville School District

What is the racial makeup of Sugar Creek Elementary School?

Students at Sugar Creek Elementary School are 80% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% American Indian, 2% Asian.

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