Sugar Creek Elementary Sch

577 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Sugar Creek Elementary School, located in New Palestine, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Southern Hancock County Community School Corporation. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development for its elementary-aged students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the faculty works to prepare children for future academic success while encouraging active participation within the local community.

The school is characterized by its dedication to creating a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere typical of the New Palestine area. Staff members focus on providing personalized instruction to meet the diverse needs of their students, often integrating modern educational tools and collaborative projects into the classroom. With a strong emphasis on partnership between parents, educators, and the community, Sugar Creek Elementary strives to maintain high standards for student achievement and a positive school climate.

577

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sugar Creek Elementary Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	510
Hispanic	39
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	16
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
510 (88.4%)
Hispanic
39 (6.8%)
Two or More
16 (2.8%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)
Black
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
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:	New Palestine Community Schools
Phone:	(317)861-6747
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 127

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 119