Enrollment
645
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 551533001971
Sugar Creek Elementary — Verona, WI
Federal NCES profile for Sugar Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 49
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Verona Area School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sugar Creek Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Sugar Creek Elementary reports 645 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 48.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 22.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 41% below the Wisconsin average and 56% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 323 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Verona Area School District spends $15,515 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 63.8% from local sources (property taxes), 28.9% from the state, and 7.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sugar Creek Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 41% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 88% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
14.2:1
students per teacher
— 6% below state mean
Top 61% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,515
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
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.
Overview
Enrollment 645 Top 88% in Wisconsin — larger than 12% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 22.6% -41% vs state
NCES ID 551533001971
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 323:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.5%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Verona Area School District, which includes Sugar Creek Elementary.
$15,515
Per student
-17%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 63.8%
State 28.9%
Federal 7.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
Similar elementary schools in Verona
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Glacier Edge Elementary
Standard public school
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Core Knowledge Charter School
Standard public school
417 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Country View Elementary
Standard public school
382 students 12:1 students per teacher
New Century School
Standard public school
122 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Verona Area International School
Standard public school
113 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Sugar Creek Elementary
How many students attend Sugar Creek Elementary?
Sugar Creek Elementary has 645 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Verona, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sugar Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sugar Creek Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Verona, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sugar Creek Elementary?
Sugar Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.