Sugarcreek Elementary School

Summary:

Sugarcreek Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Cowansville, PA, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 196 students. It is part of the Karns City Area School District, which is ranked 359 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sugarcreek Elementary School consistently performs above the Karns City Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, Sugarcreek Elementary had 70.2% of students proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to 56.4% for the district and 53% for the state. In PSSA Math, Sugarcreek Elementary had 40% of students proficient or better, compared to 32.4% for the district and 40.4% for the state. Sugarcreek Elementary's PSSA Science proficiency rate was an impressive 93.4%, significantly higher than the district's 75.1% and the state's 65.8%. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with only 33.16% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the district's average of 41.67%.

Sugarcreek Elementary's academic performance is significantly higher than the nearby Chicora Elementary School, which is also part of the Karns City Area School District. Chicora Elementary lags behind Sugarcreek in PSSA proficiency rates, with only 51.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 37.2% in Math, compared to Sugarcreek's 70.2% and 40%, respectively. This highlights the relative strength of Sugarcreek Elementary within the district and the potential for the district to learn from the school's successful practices.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1290 State Route 268
       Cowansville, PA  16218


(724) 545-2409

District: Karns City Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
565th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,725 Help


Students who attend Sugarcreek Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Karns City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  178

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.2%
Two or more races:
2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.9% Help


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Compare Details Sugarcreek Elementary School ranks better than 63% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.2%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sugarcreek Elementary School is 10.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sugarcreek Elementary School is $17,725.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sugarcreek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sugarcreek Elementary School 565th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Sugarcreek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Karns City Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Karns City Area School District 359th of 610 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2003 50.17 753rd 1302 42.2%
2004 84.37 165th 1308 87.4%
2005 73.08 345th 1299 73.4%
2006 72.76 409th 1545 73.5%
2007 68.59 526th 1555 66.2%
2008 66.46 579th 1551 62.7%
2009 64.68 626th 1549 59.6%
2010 57.78 842nd 1579 46.7%
2011 43.39 1156th 1597 27.6%
2012 33.24 1263rd 1599 21.0%
2013 37.38 1139th 1519 25.0%
2014 39.49 1077th 1467 26.6%
2015 51.40 859th 1474 41.7%
2016 44.62 1013th 1554 34.8%
2017 73.30 426th 1547 72.5%
2018 75.08 383rd 1530 75.0%
2019 69.60 514th 1544 66.7%
2021 59.35 652nd 1433 54.5%
2022 66.60 563rd 1534 63.3%
2023 66.86 554th 1534 63.9%
2024 66.22 565th 1526 63.0%
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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 117th 1414 91.7%
2024 82.54 147th 1432 89.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Sugarcreek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.91 616th 1488 58.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Sugarcreek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.92 615th 1495 58.9%
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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 573rd 1236 53.6%
2024 51.49 626th 1229 49.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Sugarcreek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 336 4 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 342
1995 328 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1996 328 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1997 342 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1998 316 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1999 305 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2000 308 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2001 274 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2002 274 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2003 274 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2004 264 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2005 271 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2006 259 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2007 258 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2008 243 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2009 240 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2010 230 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2011 260 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 260
2012 222 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 222
2013 259 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 259
2014 269 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 269
2015 275 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 275
2016 274 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 281
2017 252 0 0 2 1 0 5 0 260
2018 247 0 0 3 0 0 6 0 256
2019 237 0 0 2 0 0 6 0 245
2020 245 0 0 2 1 0 9 0 257
2021 214 0 0 3 1 0 6 0 224
2022 196 0 0 2 1 0 5 0 204
2023 188 0 0 2 0 0 6 0 196
2024 173 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 178

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

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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
2024 178 16.6 10.7 53.9

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
2024 178 16.6 10.7 53.9

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sugarcreek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 514th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 554th 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)61.639.4
 22.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sugarcreek Elementary School)80.766.6
 14.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Sugarcreek Elementary School)55.534.6
 20.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Sugarcreek Elementary School)94.492.4
 2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sugarcreek Elementary School)7561.5
 13.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Sugarcreek Elementary School)29.648.4
 18.8%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sugarcreek Elementary School)7570.9
 4.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Sugarcreek Elementary School)45.942.9
 3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sugarcreek Elementary School)89.280
 9.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Sugarcreek Elementary School)46.241.6
 4.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Sugarcreek Elementary School)94.492.4
 2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sugarcreek Elementary School)79.770.4
 9.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students245196
 20%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander00
White237188
 20.7%
Two or More Races66
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.3%33.2%
 21.1%


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

High : Karns City High School

Sugarcreek Elementary School ranks 565th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 178 students attended Sugarcreek Elementary School.

Students at Sugarcreek Elementary School are 97% White, 3% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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