- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waukee, IA
Sugar Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sugar Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 193051002308
630 students enrolled
School address
District: Waukee Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193051002308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Sugar Creek Elementary School grew from 623 students in 2022-23 to 675 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 193051002308 · Waukee, IA Elementary · MID · TRAD
630 enr · 10.6% lunch
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest High School (1,574 students)
Sugar Creek Elementary School grew from 623 students in 2022-23 to 675 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Sugar Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
1,574 students
- Waukee High Sc
Waukee High School
1,375 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
1,092 students
- Timberline Sch
Timberline School
992 students
- Waukee Middle
Waukee Middle School
867 students
- This school
Sugar Creek Elementary School
630 students
What this shows Sugar Creek Elementary School reports 630 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sugar Creek Elementary School compares
Sugar Creek Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 71% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$11,927
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
Asian 11.4%
African American 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Sugar Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
District finance for Waukee Comm School District reports $11,927 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sugar Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Waukee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| South Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Timberline School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Waukee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Sugar Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Waukee
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Sugar Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Sugar Creek Elementary School?
Sugar Creek Elementary School has 630 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waukee, IA. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 675 (2023-24), up 52.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sugar Creek Elementary School?
10.6% of students at Sugar Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sugar Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sugar Creek Elementary School is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Waukee, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What other schools are in Waukee Comm School District?
Besides Sugar Creek Elementary School, Waukee Comm School District also operates Northwest High School (1,574 students), Waukee High School (1,375 students), and South Middle School (1,092 students). See the Waukee Comm School District district page for the complete list.