North Polk West Elementary School vs Rock Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Polk West Elementary School
Polk City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
396 students
Rock Creek Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
639 students
| Measure | North Polk West Elementary School Polk City, Iowa | Rock Creek Elementary Ankeny, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #39 of 654 | #124 of 654 |
| National rank | #1276 of 50,301 | #2728 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 396 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.3% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 86% |
| city | Polk City | Ankeny |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Polk West Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 84.4).
- •North Polk West Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 86%).
- •North Polk West Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •North Polk West Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.3% vs 26.4%).
- •Rock Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 15.8).
- •Rock Creek Elementary is the larger school with 639 students compared with 396.
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 North Polk West Elementary School better than Rock Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Polk West Elementary School ranks higher (88.1 vs 84.4 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 North Polk West Elementary School and Rock Creek Elementary?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Polk City and Ankeny in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Polk West Elementary School: 396. Rock Creek Elementary: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Polk West Elementary School and Rock Creek Elementary rank in Iowa?
North Polk West Elementary School is 39th of 654 and Rock Creek Elementary is 124th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).