At a glance
Reported students
357
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.96
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
408
Big Creek Elementary: 357 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
14.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Big Creek Elementary
Big Creek Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Polk City. It is one of 5 current school records connected to North Polk Comm School District. NCES reports 357 students for 2024–25.
Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, close to the Iowa median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (91%) and multiracial (4.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Big Creek Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.96 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 9.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91%
- Hispanic3.1%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in North Polk Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
North Polk West Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
396 reported students
North Polk Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
408 reported students
North Polk Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
504 reported students
North Polk High School
High · Grades 09–12
644 reported students
Public schools near Big Creek Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Polk West Elementary School Elementary · North Polk Comm School District | PK–02 | 396 | 1.1 mi |
| Abbie Grove Elementary Elementary · Ankeny Comm School District | KG–05 | 445 | 3.3 mi |
| Rock Creek Elementary Elementary · Ankeny Comm School District | KG–05 | 639 | 4.2 mi |
| Westwood Elementary School Elementary · Ankeny Comm School District | KG–05 | 551 | 4.6 mi |
| Ashland Ridge Elementary Elementary · Ankeny Comm School District | KG–05 | 548 | 5.2 mi |
| North Polk Central Elementary School Elementary · North Polk Comm School District | PK–05 | 408 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Big Creek Elementary
What grades does Big Creek Elementary serve?
Big Creek Elementary reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in North Polk Comm School District.
How many students attend Big Creek Elementary?
Big Creek Elementary reported 357 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Big Creek Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 357 students and 24.96 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Big Creek Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Big Creek Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Polk Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Big Creek Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
9.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Big Creek Elementary in?
Big Creek Elementary is part of North Polk Comm School District, based in Alleman, IA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Big Creek Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Polk West Elementary School (1.1 mi), Abbie Grove Elementary (3.3 mi), Rock Creek Elementary (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.