Abbie Grove Elementary vs Big Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbie Grove Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students
Big Creek Elementary
Polk City · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
357 students
| Measure | Abbie Grove Elementary Ankeny, Iowa | Big Creek Elementary Polk City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #450 of 654 | #248 of 654 |
| National rank | #12401 of 50,301 | #5654 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 445 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 9.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Ankeny | Polk City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 68.4).
- •Big Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.8% vs 11.5%).
- •Big Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.8).
- •Abbie Grove Elementary is the larger school with 445 students compared with 357.
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 Abbie Grove Elementary better than Big Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Big Creek Elementary ranks higher (78.8 vs 68.4 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 Abbie Grove Elementary and Big Creek Elementary?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Ankeny and Polk City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abbie Grove Elementary: 445. Big Creek Elementary: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abbie Grove Elementary and Big Creek Elementary rank in Iowa?
Abbie Grove Elementary is 450th of 654 and Big Creek Elementary is 248th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).