Big Creek Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Polk City, Iowa 50226 · North Polk Comm School District
#248 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#5654 of 50,301 nationally
About Big Creek Elementary
Big Creek Elementary is a public elementary located in Polk City, in the North Polk Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades 3–5. In 2025 it enrolled 357 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 78.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 248th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (49th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 357.
There are 2 schools in Polk City; Big Creek Elementary ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)9.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Big Creek Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 9.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Big Creek Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
North Polk West Elementary School
Polk City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
396 students · 1.7 km away
Abbie Grove Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students · 5.3 km away
Rock Creek Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
639 students · 6.8 km away
Westwood Elementary School
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students · 7.4 km away
Ankeny Centennial High School
Ankeny · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,470 students · 7.8 km away
Ashland Ridge Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students · 8.4 km away
North Polk Central Elementary School
Alleman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students · 8.5 km away
North Polk High School
Alleman · Public high · Grades 9–12
644 students · 8.5 km away
North Polk Middle School
Alleman · Public middle · Grades 6–8
504 students · 8.6 km away
Prairie Ridge Middle School
Ankeny · Public middle · Grades 6–7
1,004 students · 9.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
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Camanche · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
358 students
Grant Wood Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
Gilbert Intermediate School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
356 students
Franklin Elementary School
Marshalltown · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
358 students
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Bettendorf · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
Cedar River Academy at Taylor
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Big Creek Elementary a good school?
Big Creek Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 78.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #248 of 654 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Big Creek Elementary rank in Iowa?
Big Creek Elementary ranks #248 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #5654 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Big Creek Elementary?
Big Creek Elementary had 357 students in 2025.
Is Big Creek Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Big Creek Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades 3–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Big Creek Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Big Creek Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.