Indian Creek Elementary School vs Novak Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Creek Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades K–4
354 students
Novak Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades K–4
347 students
| Measure | Indian Creek Elementary School Marion, Iowa | Novak Elementary School Marion, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #14 of 654 | #104 of 654 |
| National rank | #758 of 50,301 | #2373 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 354 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.1% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 73% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 85.2).
- •Indian Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 73%).
- •Indian Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 73%).
- •Indian Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 26.5%).
- •Novak Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.2).
- •Indian Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 347.
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 Indian Creek Elementary School better than Novak Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Creek Elementary School ranks higher (90.1 vs 85.2 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 Indian Creek Elementary School and Novak Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Creek Elementary School: 354. Novak Elementary School: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Creek Elementary School and Novak Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Indian Creek Elementary School is 14th of 654 and Novak Elementary School is 104th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).