Enrollment
645
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-7% 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
What stands out at Sugar Creek Elementary
Sugar Creek Elementary is a large elementary school in Verona, Wisconsin, enrolling 645 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 645 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 379 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #255.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Verona's elementary schools, it stands alongside Glacier Edge Elementary (462 students): Sugar Creek Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 12.2:1).
Verona Area School District also operates Verona Area High (1,820 students) and Badger Ridge Middle (776 students) alongside Sugar Creek Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sugar Creek Elementary compares
Sugar Creek Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,930
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Verona Area School District, which includes Sugar Creek Elementary.
$13,930
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~645 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Sugar Creek Elementary's federal record.
- Compare Sugar Creek Elementary against another school. Compare schools
- Verona Area School District's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sugar Creek Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.