Novak Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Marion, Iowa 52302 · Linn-Mar Comm School District
#104 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#2373 of 50,301 nationally
About Novak Elementary School
Novak Elementary School is a public elementary located in Marion, in the Linn-Mar Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 347 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 85.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 104th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (88th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (77th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 347.
There are 15 schools in Marion; Novak Elementary School ranks 5th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)73%
- Reading proficiency (30%)73%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)26.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.4
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 Novak Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Novak Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Linn-Mar High School
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,229 students · 696 m away
Indian Creek Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades K–4
354 students · 1.0 km away
Excelsior Middle School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 7–8
594 students · 1.1 km away
Wilkins Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
348 students · 2.0 km away
Bowman Woods Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
413 students · 2.0 km away
Vernon Middle School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 5–8
587 students · 2.3 km away
Parkview Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
267 students · 2.4 km away
Oak Ridge Middle School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 7–8
534 students · 2.4 km away
Longfellow Elementary
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
254 students · 2.6 km away
Francis Marion Intermediate School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
320 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
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346 students
Northstar Elementary School
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348 students
Wilkins Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
348 students
Roosevelt Elementary School
Mason City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
348 students
Crestwood Elementary School
Cresco · Public elementary · Grades K–4
349 students
St Ansgar Elementary School
St Ansgar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Novak Elementary School a good school?
Novak Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 85.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #104 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 Novak Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Novak Elementary School ranks #104 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #2373 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Novak Elementary School?
Novak Elementary School had 347 students in 2025.
Is Novak Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Novak Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Novak Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Novak Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.