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Sugar Creek Elementary School vs. Thomas Jefferson Elem. School

Should you attend Sugar Creek Elementary School or Thomas Jefferson Elem. School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Sugar Creek Elementary School
1102 Bella Vista Rd
Bentonville, AR 72712
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10/
10
Top 5%
Thomas Jefferson Elem. School
810 Bella Vista Rd
Bentonville, AR 72712
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Sugar Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Thomas Jefferson Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Sugar Creek Elementary School in Bentonville, AR serves 439 students from kindergarten through 4th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which is approximately equal to the state average.
The school's math proficiency ranges from 75% to 79%, significantly higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Bentonville district average of 63%.
Reading proficiency at Sugar Creek is 65%, higher than the state average of 40% and roughly equal to the district average of 64%.
Science proficiency is 57%, above the state average of 36% and slightly higher than the district average of 56%.
Enrollment declined notably from 724 students in 2022 to 436 in 2023, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch decreased from 14% in 2022 to 13% in 2023, indicating recent demographic shifts.
Thomas Jefferson Elem.
School in Bentonville serves 406 students in grades K–4 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the district average ratio of 16:1.
Math proficiency is 70–74%, significantly higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Bentonville district average of 63%, showing improvement from 65–69% in 2021.
Reading proficiency ranges from 60–64%, exceeding the state average of 40% but below the district average of 64%, with scores improving since 45–49% in 2021.
Science proficiency is 60–64%, higher than the state average of 36% and district average of 56%, demonstrating consistent growth from 50–54% in 2021.
Enrollment decreased from 538 students in 2019 to 425 in 2023, while eligibility for free/reduced lunch declined from 27% in 2019 to 20% in 2023, indicating demographic shifts in this Bentonville elementary school.
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
439 students
406 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sugar Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thomas Jefferson Elem. School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sugar Creek Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomas Jefferson Elem. School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sugar Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thomas Jefferson Elem. School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sugar Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bentonville School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elem. School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bentonville School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#19 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 5%)
#31 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sugar Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thomas Jefferson Elem. School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 1% in AR)
70-74%
(Top 5% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sugar Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bentonville School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Jefferson Elem. School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bentonville School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 5% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 5% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sugar Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bentonville School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Jefferson Elem. School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bentonville School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
57%
(Top 5% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 5% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sugar Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bentonville School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Jefferson Elem. School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bentonville School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sugar Creek Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Thomas Jefferson Elem. School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
73
70
Grade 1 Students
88
81
Grade 2 Students
91
81
Grade 3 Students
87
94
Grade 4 Students
100
80

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sugar Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bentonville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Thomas Jefferson Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bentonville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sugar Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bentonville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thomas Jefferson Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bentonville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sugar Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bentonville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thomas Jefferson Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bentonville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sugar Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bentonville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thomas Jefferson Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bentonville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sugar Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bentonville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thomas Jefferson Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bentonville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Sugar Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Bentonville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Thomas Jefferson Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Bentonville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sugar Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bentonville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thomas Jefferson Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bentonville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.33
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sugar Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bentonville School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Elem. School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bentonville School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sugar Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bentonville School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thomas Jefferson Elem. School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bentonville School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sugar Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bentonville School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thomas Jefferson Elem. School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bentonville School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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