Elkmont Elementary School vs Sugar Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elkmont Elementary School
Elkmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
599 students
Sugar Creek Elementary School
Lester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
631 students
| Measure | Elkmont Elementary School Elkmont, Alabama | Sugar Creek Elementary School Lester, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #358 of 699 | #367 of 699 |
| National rank | #27899 of 50,301 | #28287 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 599 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.6% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| city | Elkmont | Lester |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (46.0 vs 45.5).
- •Elkmont Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Elkmont Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Sugar Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62% vs 63.6%).
- •Sugar Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.8).
- •Sugar Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 599.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elkmont Elementary School better than Sugar Creek Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Elkmont Elementary School and Sugar Creek Elementary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Elkmont and Lester in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elkmont Elementary School: 599. Sugar Creek Elementary School: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elkmont Elementary School and Sugar Creek Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Elkmont Elementary School is 358th of 699 and Sugar Creek Elementary School is 367th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).