Sugar Creek Elem School

www.unit5.org

468 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sugar Creek Elementary School, located at 200 N. Towanda Ave in Normal, Illinois, serves as a prominent educational institution within Unit District 5. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and the social-emotional well-being of its diverse student body. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty aims to equip students with the foundational skills necessary for lifelong learning while encouraging critical thinking and creativity both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond academics, Sugar Creek Elementary places a high value on building a strong community connection, often encouraging parent involvement and collaboration to enhance the student experience. The school is known for its commitment to creating a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are motivated to achieve their personal best. With its central location in Normal, the school remains an integral part of the local educational landscape, consistently working to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

468

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sugar Creek Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	43
Black	154
Asian	26
Two or More	59
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
184 (39.3%)
Black
154 (32.9%)
Two or More
59 (12.6%)
Hispanic
43 (9.2%)
Asian
26 (5.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	McLean County USD 5
Phone:	(309)557-4425
Website:	http://www.unit5.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 197

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 38