SUGAR CREEK ELEM.

www.isdschools.org

134 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Sugar Creek Elementary is a public school located in Sugar Creek, Missouri, serving as part of the Independence School District (ISD). The school is situated at 11424 Gill St and functions as a core educational facility for the local community, emphasizing the district’s mission to provide comprehensive academic instruction to elementary-aged students. Like other schools within the Independence system, it operates with a focus on student growth, character development, and meeting state educational standards.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district framework, which allows it to leverage shared resources, curriculum alignment, and professional support services. Parents and community members can stay informed about school-specific events, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives through the official Independence School District website at [isdschools.org](http://www.isdschools.org). Sugar Creek Elementary remains committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares students for success as they transition into the district's middle and high school programs.

134

Total Students

9.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUGAR CREEK ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	45
Black	20
Asian	2
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	2

White
56 (41.8%)
Hispanic
45 (33.6%)
Black
20 (14.9%)
Two or More
9 (6.7%)
Asian
2 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.5%)

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:	INDEPENDENCE 30
Phone:	(816)521-5460
Website:	http://www.isdschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 15

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 60