Big Creek Elementary vs Camanche Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 286 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Creek Elementary
Polk City · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
357 students
Camanche Elementary
Camanche · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
358 students
| Measure | Big Creek Elementary Polk City, Iowa | Camanche Elementary Camanche, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #248 of 654 | #252 of 654 |
| National rank | #5654 of 50,301 | #5831 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 357 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.8% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 77% |
| city | Polk City | Camanche |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.8 vs 78.5).
- •Big Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.8% vs 40.5%).
- •Camanche Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.9).
- •Camanche Elementary is the larger school with 358 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 Big Creek Elementary better than Camanche Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Big Creek Elementary and Camanche Elementary?
About 286 km in a straight line, between Polk City and Camanche in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Creek Elementary: 357. Camanche Elementary: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Creek Elementary and Camanche Elementary rank in Iowa?
Big Creek Elementary is 248th of 654 and Camanche Elementary is 252nd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).