At a glance
Reported students
645
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
52.37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
407
Sugar Creek Elementary: 645 reported students.
State peer staffing position
41st percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 676
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50.79
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Sugar Creek Elementary
Sugar Creek Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Verona. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Verona Area School District. NCES reports 645 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, close to the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (58.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.7%). English learners represent 19.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sugar Creek Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 52.37 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.9%
- Hispanic26.7%
- Black3.7%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Verona Area School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Glacier Edge Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
462 reported students
Core Knowledge Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
417 reported students
Stoner Prairie Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
407 reported students
Country View Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
382 reported students
New Century School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
122 reported students
Verona Area International School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
113 reported students
Public schools near Sugar Creek Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Century School Elementary · Charter · Verona Area School District | KG–05 | 122 | 0.3 mi |
| Verona Area International School Elementary · Charter · Verona Area School District | KG–05 | 113 | 0.3 mi |
| Core Knowledge Charter School Elementary · Charter · Verona Area School District | KG–08 | 417 | 0.3 mi |
| Country View Elementary Elementary · Verona Area School District | KG–05 | 382 | 0.5 mi |
| Glacier Edge Elementary Elementary · Verona Area School District | KG–05 | 462 | 1.8 mi |
| Cesar Chavez Elementary Elementary · Madison Metropolitan School District | PK–05 | 631 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sugar Creek Elementary
What grades does Sugar Creek Elementary serve?
Sugar Creek Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Verona Area School District.
How many students attend Sugar Creek Elementary?
Sugar Creek Elementary reported 645 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 676 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sugar Creek Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 645 students and 52.37 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sugar Creek Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sugar Creek Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Verona Area School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sugar Creek Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sugar Creek Elementary in?
Sugar Creek Elementary is part of Verona Area School District, based in Verona, WI, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sugar Creek Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New Century School (0.3 mi), Verona Area International School (0.3 mi), Core Knowledge Charter School (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.