Big Creek Elementary vs North Polk West Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.7 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
North Polk West Elementary School
Polk City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
396 students
| Measure | Big Creek Elementary Polk City, Iowa | North Polk West Elementary School Polk City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #248 of 654 | #39 of 654 |
| National rank | #5654 of 50,301 | #1276 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 357 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 82% |
| Math proficiency | – | 87% |
| city | Polk City | Polk City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Polk West Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 78.8).
- •North Polk West Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.3% vs 9.8%).
- •Big Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.8).
- •North Polk West Elementary School is the larger school with 396 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 North Polk West Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), North Polk West Elementary School ranks higher (88.1 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 Big Creek Elementary and North Polk West Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Polk City and Polk City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Creek Elementary: 357. North Polk West Elementary School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Creek Elementary and North Polk West Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Big Creek Elementary is 248th of 654 and North Polk West Elementary School is 39th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).