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Big Creek Elementary School

340 E Vista Lake Drive
Polk City, IA 50226
Big Creek Elementary School serves 337 students in grades 3-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 88% (Top 5% in IA)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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Big Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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School Overview

Big Creek Elementary School's student population of 337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Big Creek Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
88%
68%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
92%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Big Creek Elementary School?
337 students attend Big Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Big Creek Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Big Creek Elementary School?
Big Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Big Creek Elementary School offer ?
Big Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Big Creek Elementary School part of?
Big Creek Elementary School is part of North Polk Community School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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