Ashland Ridge Elementary vs Big Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashland Ridge Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students
Big Creek Elementary
Polk City · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
357 students
| Measure | Ashland Ridge Elementary Ankeny, Iowa | Big Creek Elementary Polk City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #29 of 654 | #248 of 654 |
| National rank | #1138 of 50,301 | #5654 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 548 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 9.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | – |
| Math proficiency | 93% | – |
| city | Ankeny | Polk City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashland Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.5 vs 78.8).
- •Big Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.8% vs 14.1%).
- •Big Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.7).
- •Ashland Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 548 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 Ashland Ridge Elementary better than Big Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ashland Ridge Elementary ranks higher (88.5 vs 78.8 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 Ashland Ridge Elementary and Big Creek Elementary?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Ankeny and Polk City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashland Ridge Elementary: 548. Big Creek Elementary: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashland Ridge Elementary and Big Creek Elementary rank in Iowa?
Ashland Ridge Elementary is 29th of 654 and Big Creek Elementary is 248th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).