Sugarcreek Elementary School

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Sugarcreek Elementary School ranks 554 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sugarcreek Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-6 in Cowansville, PA, with a student population of 196. The school is part of the Karns City Area School District, which is ranked 263 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sugarcreek Elementary consistently outperforms the district and the state in academic proficiency, with significantly higher percentages of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, PSSA Science, and PSSA English Language Arts compared to the district and state averages. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 33.16% to 51.79%, suggesting a more affluent student population compared to nearby schools. Additionally, Sugarcreek Elementary has a higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio than the state average, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Chicora Elementary, Sugarcreek Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution, particularly in academic proficiency. This consistent academic excellence, combined with the school's socioeconomic diversity and efficient resource allocation, make Sugarcreek Elementary a standout institution in the region.

Detail:

Public K-6

1290 State Route 268
Cowansville, PA 16218

(724) 545-2409

District: Karns City Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
554^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,725

Students who attend Sugarcreek Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Karns City High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 196

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.9%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Hispanic:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sugarcreek Elementary School ranks better than 63.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.86. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.9%), two or more races (3.1%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sugarcreek Elementary School is 11.1. (See more...)

Compare Sugarcreek Elementary School employs 17.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sugarcreek Elementary School is $17,725.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sugarcreek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sugarcreek Elementary School 554^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Sugarcreek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Karns City Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Karns City Area School District 263^rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sugarcreek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sugarcreek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	50.17	753^rd	1302	42.2%
2004	84.37	165^th	1308	87.4%
2005	73.08	345^th	1299	73.4%
2006	72.76	409^th	1545	73.5%
2007	68.59	526^th	1555	66.2%
2008	66.46	579^th	1551	62.7%
2009	64.68	626^th	1549	59.6%
2010	57.78	842^nd	1579	46.7%
2011	43.39	1156^th	1597	27.6%
2012	33.24	1263^rd	1599	21.0%
2013	37.38	1139^th	1519	25.0%
2014	39.49	1077^th	1467	26.6%
2015	51.40	859^th	1474	41.7%
2016	44.62	1013^th	1554	34.8%
2017	73.30	426^th	1547	72.5%
2018	75.08	383^rd	1530	75.0%
2019	69.60	514^th	1544	66.7%
2021	59.35	652^nd	1433	54.5%
2022	66.60	563^rd	1534	63.3%
2023	66.86	554^th	1534	63.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sugarcreek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	85.05	117^th	1414	91.7%

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Rank History for White students at Sugarcreek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.81	573^rd	1236	53.6%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Sugarcreek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	336	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	342
1995	328	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	328
1996	328	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	328
1997	342	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	344
1998	316	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	320
1999	305	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	310
2000	308	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	313
2001	274	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	277
2002	274	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	276
2003	274	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	276
2004	264	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	264
2005	271	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	271
2006	259	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	259
2007	258	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	258
2008	243	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	243
2009	240	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	240
2010	230	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	230
2011	260	0	0	0	0	0	260
2012	222	0	0	0	0	0	222
2013	259	0	0	0	0	0	259
2014	269	0	0	0	0	0	269
2015	275	0	0	0	0	0	275
2016	274	0	2	0	0	5	281
2017	252	0	2	1	0	5	260
2018	247	0	3	0	0	6	256
2019	237	0	2	0	0	6	245
2020	245	0	2	1	0	9	257
2021	214	0	3	1	0	6	224
2022	196	0	2	1	0	5	204
2023	188	0	2	0	0	6	196

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 Sugarcreek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	342	18.0	19.0	n/a
1995	328	17.0	19.3	n/a
1996	328	17.0	19.3	n/a
1997	344	17.0	20.2	n/a
1998	320	18.0	17.8	n/a
1999	310	17.0	18.2	n/a
2000	313	17.5	17.9	40.6
2001	277	17.0	16.3	44
2002	276	16.3	16.9	42
2003	276	16.3	16.9	42
2004	264	17.3	15.3	40.5
2005	271	16.2	16.7	42.8
2006	259	18.7	13.9	40.9
2007	258	17.3	14.9	46.1
2008	243	17.5	13.9	43.2
2009	240	18.5	13.0	51.3
2010	230	18.2	12.6	51.7
2011	260	18.2	14.2	56.2
2012	222	16.5	13.4	56.3
2013	259	19.8	13.0	51.7
2014	269	18.6	14.4	42.8
2015	275	20.0	13.7	47.3
2016	281	21.0	13.3	51.2
2017	260	20.6	12.6	47.7
2018	256	18.6	13.7	51.2
2019	245	18.6	13.1	54.3
2020	257	18.6	13.8	55.6
2021	224	17.6	12.7	51.8
2022	204	17.6	11.5	41.7
2023	196	17.6	11.1	33.2

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 Sugarcreek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	342	18.0	19.0	n/a
1995	328	17.0	19.3	n/a
1996	328	17.0	19.3	n/a
1997	344	17.0	20.2	n/a
1998	320	18.0	17.8	n/a
1999	310	17.0	18.2	n/a
2000	313	17.5	17.9	40.6
2001	277	17.0	16.3	44
2002	276	16.3	16.9	42
2003	276	16.3	16.9	42
2004	264	17.3	15.3	40.5
2005	271	16.2	16.7	42.8
2006	259	18.7	13.9	40.9
2007	258	17.3	14.9	46.1
2008	243	17.5	13.9	43.2
2009	240	18.5	13.0	51.3
2010	230	18.2	12.6	51.7
2011	260	18.2	14.2	56.2
2012	222	16.5	13.4	56.3
2013	259	19.8	13.0	51.7
2014	269	18.6	14.4	42.8
2015	275	20.0	13.7	47.3
2016	281	21.0	13.3	51.2
2017	260	20.6	12.6	47.7
2018	256	18.6	13.7	51.2
2019	245	18.6	13.1	54.3
2020	257	18.6	13.8	55.6
2021	224	17.6	12.7	51.8
2022	204	17.6	11.5	41.7
2023	196	17.6	11.1	33.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sugarcreek Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$460 (3.2%)	$13,949 (96.8%)	$14,409
2020	$549 (3.8%)	$13,732 (96.2%)	$14,281
2021	$706 (4.4%)	$15,263 (95.6%)	$15,969
2022	$588 (3.3%)	$17,137 (96.7%)	$17,725

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 514^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 554^th of 1534 Elementary schools	2.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Sugarcreek Elementary School)	61.6	39.4	22.2%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sugarcreek Elementary School)	80.7	66.6	14.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Sugarcreek Elementary School)	55.5	34.6	20.9%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Sugarcreek Elementary School)	94.4	92.4	2%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sugarcreek Elementary School)	75	61.5	13.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Sugarcreek Elementary School)	29.6	48.4	18.8%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sugarcreek Elementary School)	75	70.9	4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Sugarcreek Elementary School)	45.9	42.9	3%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sugarcreek Elementary School)	89.2	80	9.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Sugarcreek Elementary School)	46.2	41.6	4.6%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Sugarcreek Elementary School)	94.4	92.4	2%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sugarcreek Elementary School)	79.7	70.4	9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	245	196	20%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	237	188	20.7%
Two or More Races	6	6
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.3%	33.2%	21.1%

Schools Near Sugarcreek Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sugarcreek Elementary School	Public	K-6	1290 State Route 268	Cowansville	16218	Armstrong County	Karns City Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 545-2409	196	18	11.1	33.2%	188 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	66.9	554^th of 1534 public elementary schools	63.9%		66.6	563^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	63.3%	9	39.4	34.6	48.4	42.9	41.6	92.4	92.4	66.6	61.5	70.9	80.0	70.4	$17,725	$588	$17,137
West Hills Primary School	Public	K-3	181 Heritage Park Drive	Kittanning	16201	Armstrong County	Armstrong School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 548-7651	548	44	12.3	100.0%	515 (94.0%)	8 (1.5%)	8 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.7%)								(n/a)	73.2				73.2			65.3				65.3	$18,914	$3,335	$15,578
Chicora Elementary School	Public	K-6	205 Kittanning Street	Chicora	16025	Butler County	Karns City Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 445-3680	455	29	15.7	27.0%	443 (97.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	41.5	995^th of 1534 public elementary schools	35.1%		51.5	870^th of 1534 public elementary schools	43.3%	125	45.0	44.9	20.3	35.0	36.0	75.9	75.9	58.3	43.1	40.6	40.0	45.4	$14,123	$634	$13,488
Lenape Elementary School	Public	K-6	2300 Center Ave	Ford City	16226	Armstrong County	Armstrong School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 763-5299	724	52	13.9	100.0%	688 (95.0%)	15 (2.1%)	12 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.1%)	50.2	868^th of 1534 public elementary schools	43.4%		51.3	872^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	43.2%	4	44.4	44.6	45.2	39.8	43.5	77.7	77.7	48.9	41.5	49.5	54.2	48.8	$18,972	$3,391	$15,582
Summit Township Elementary School	Public	K-5	351 Brinker Road	Butler	16002	Butler County	Butler Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 287-8721	278	19	14.4	51.1%	272 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	52.3	837^th of 1534 public elementary schools	45.4%		56	771^st of 1534 public elementary schools	49.7%	66	54.5	56.4	36.0		48.1	87.2	87.2	52.2	56.4	36.0		47.4	$15,676	$1,048	$14,628
Sligo Elementary School	Public	K-5	2013 Madison Street Extension	Sligo	16255	Clarion County	Union School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 745-2152	253	21	12.0	99.6%	241 (95.3%)	3 (1.2%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	41.8	991^st of 1534 public elementary schools	35.4%		41.3	1012^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.0%	21	50.0	34.0	28.2		36.2	80.8	80.8	43.3	49.0	41.0		44.8	$12,373	$1,503	$10,871
South Buffalo Elementary School	Public	K-5	562 Freeport Rd	Freeport	16229	Armstrong County	Freeport Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 295-9510	223	20	11.1	47.5%	209 (93.7%)	3 (1.3%)	5 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	86	174^th of 1534 public elementary schools	88.7%		78.7	313^th of 1534 public elementary schools	79.6%	139	86.2	81.8	54.8		72.1	100.0	100.0	75.8	78.8	69.1		74.0	$16,996	$1,547	$15,449
Dassa McKinney Elementary School	Public	K-6	391 Hooker Rd	West Sunbury	16061	Butler County	Moniteau School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 637-2321	592	43	13.9	100.0%	570 (96.3%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.4%)	67.8	537^th of 1534 public elementary schools	65.0%		61.2	659^th of 1534 public elementary schools	57.0%	122	59.7	53.4	55.3	52.8	55.2	94.7	94.7	56.1	48.0	64.7	57.8	57.0	$15,233	$609	$14,624
Buffalo Elementary School	Public	K-5	500 Sarver Rd	Sarver	16055	Butler County	Freeport Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 353-9577	584	39	14.9	25.5%	555 (95.0%)	3 (0.5%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.9%)	83.5	216^th of 1534 public elementary schools	85.9%		77	346^th of 1534 public elementary schools	77.4%	130	76.5	66.0	56.7		66.6	93.9	93.9	74.5	76.6	71.1		74.0	$13,173	$733	$12,440
Mcquistion Elementary School	Public	K-5	210 Mechling Drive	Butler	16001	Butler County	Butler Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 287-8721	534	40	13.2	62.4%	481 (90.1%)	10 (1.9%)	25 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.4%)	64.8	600^th of 1534 public elementary schools	60.9%		77.8	333^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	78.3%	267	67.5	62.8	31.8		55.5	86.9	86.9	61.4	52.6	58.9		57.6	$15,675	$1,048	$14,628

Frequently Asked Questions about Sugarcreek Elementary School

How many students attend Sugarcreek Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 196 students attended Sugarcreek Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Sugarcreek Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sugarcreek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Karns City High School

What district is Sugarcreek Elementary School in?

Karns City Area School District

What is the racial makeup of Sugarcreek Elementary School?

Students at Sugarcreek Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Is Sugarcreek Elementary School a good school?

Sugarcreek Elementary School ranks 554^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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