Central Elementary School vs Sugar Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 62 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Nevada · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
632 students
Sugar Creek Elementary School
Waukee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
630 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Nevada, Iowa | Sugar Creek Elementary School Waukee, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #222 of 654 | #465 of 654 |
| National rank | #5166 of 50,301 | #13242 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 632 | 630 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 18.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | – |
| Math proficiency | 77% | – |
| city | Nevada | Waukee |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 67.3).
- •Sugar Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 40.5%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.0).
- •Central Elementary School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 630.
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 Central Elementary School better than Sugar Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary School ranks higher (79.6 vs 67.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Elementary School and Sugar Creek Elementary School?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Nevada and Waukee in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 632. Sugar Creek Elementary School: 630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Sugar Creek Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Central Elementary School is 222nd of 654 and Sugar Creek Elementary School is 465th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).