Sugar Creek Elementary School vs Van Meter Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
Waukee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
630 students
Van Meter Elementary School
Van Meter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
578 students
| Measure | Sugar Creek Elementary School Waukee, Iowa | Van Meter Elementary School Van Meter, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #465 of 654 | #47 of 654 |
| National rank | #13242 of 50,301 | #1375 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 630 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 8.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 87% |
| Math proficiency | – | 87% |
| city | Waukee | Van Meter |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Meter Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 67.3).
- •Van Meter Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.1% vs 18.6%).
- •Van Meter Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.0).
- •Sugar Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 578.
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 Sugar Creek Elementary School better than Van Meter Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Meter Elementary School ranks higher (87.8 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 Sugar Creek Elementary School and Van Meter Elementary School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Waukee and Van Meter in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sugar Creek Elementary School: 630. Van Meter Elementary School: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sugar Creek Elementary School and Van Meter Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Sugar Creek Elementary School is 465th of 654 and Van Meter Elementary School is 47th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).