Big Creek Elementary vs Rock Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 6.8 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
Rock Creek Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
639 students
| Measure | Big Creek Elementary Polk City, Iowa | Rock Creek Elementary Ankeny, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #248 of 654 | #124 of 654 |
| National rank | #5654 of 50,301 | #2728 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 357 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.8% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 80% |
| Math proficiency | – | 86% |
| city | Polk City | Ankeny |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rock Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 78.8).
- •Big Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.8% vs 26.4%).
- •Big Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.6).
- •Rock Creek Elementary is the larger school with 639 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 Rock Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rock Creek Elementary ranks higher (84.4 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 Rock Creek Elementary?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Polk City and Ankeny in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Creek Elementary: 357. Rock Creek Elementary: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Creek Elementary and Rock Creek Elementary rank in Iowa?
Big Creek Elementary is 248th of 654 and Rock Creek Elementary is 124th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).