- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Verona, WI
Sugar Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sugar Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551533001971
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sugar Creek Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Verona · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sugar Creek Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sugar Creek Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Verona, WI.
School address
District: Verona Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551533001971 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Sugar Creek Elementary held near 683 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.3 → 50.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 551533001971 · Verona, WI Elementary · MID · TRAD
645 enr · 13.4:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Verona Area High (1,820 students)
Sugar Creek Elementary held near 683 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.3 → 50.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Sugar Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Verona Area Hi
Verona Area High
1,820 students
- Badger Ridge M
Badger Ridge Middle
776 students
- This school 645
Sugar Creek Elementary
645 students
- Glacier Edge E 462
Glacier Edge Elementary
462 students
- Core Knowledge 417
Core Knowledge Charter School
417 students
- Stoner Prairie 407
Stoner Prairie Elementary
407 students
What this shows Sugar Creek Elementary reports 645 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sugar Creek Elementary compares
Sugar Creek Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 41% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 53% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,445
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 3.7%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Sugar Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Verona Area School District reports $15,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sugar Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verona Area High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Badger Ridge Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glacier Edge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Core Knowledge Charter School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stoner Prairie Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sugar Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Verona
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Glacier Edge Elementary
Standard public school
462 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Core Knowledge Charter School
Standard public school
417 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Country View Elementary
Standard public school
382 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
New Century School
Standard public school
122 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Verona Area International School
Standard public school
113 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
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.
Similar enrollment (~645 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sugar Creek Elementary
How many students attend Sugar Creek Elementary?
Sugar Creek Elementary has 645 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Verona, WI. CCD year-over-year: 680 (2022-23) → 683 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sugar Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sugar Creek Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sugar Creek Elementary?
22.6% of students at Sugar Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sugar Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sugar Creek Elementary is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Verona, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sugar Creek Elementary?
Sugar Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sugar Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Verona?
By Resource Investment Index, Sugar Creek Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Verona, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Verona on the city page.
What other schools are in Verona Area School District?
Besides Sugar Creek Elementary, Verona Area School District also operates Verona Area High (1,820 students), Badger Ridge Middle (776 students), and Glacier Edge Elementary (462 students). See the Verona Area School District district page for the complete list.