publicelementaryGrade 3-5

Big Creek Elementary

340 E Vista Lake Drive, Polk City, IA 50226, United States

+1 (515) 984-3400

http://www.northpolk.org

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About This School

Big Creek Elementary is a public elementary in Polk City, Iowa, serving 357 students in grades 3-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate strong performance with 82% proficiency in ELA, 78% in math, and 85% in science. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 24 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $70,704. Students at the school are 51% male and 49% female. The demographic makeup is 91% White, 4% Two or More Races, 3% Hispanic, and 1% Black.

357

Total Students

Grade 3-5

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

24 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 3-5

County

Polk County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

Big Creek Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

City Avg: 82%State Avg: 70%

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Mathematics

City Avg: 87%State Avg: 65%

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Science

Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.5:1

State Avg: 14.5:1

Students per Counselor

Big Creek Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$70,704

City Avg: $70,704

State Avg: $66,994

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor:1

Big Creek Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

Total Enrollment: 357 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White91.04%

Hispanic3.08%

Asian0.28%

Black0.84%

Two or More Races4.48%

Native American0.28%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Creek Elementary

Q: What is Big Creek Elementary?

A: Big Creek Elementary is a elementary public located in Polk City.

Q: How many students attend Big Creek Elementary?

A: Big Creek Elementary has approximately 357 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Creek Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Big Creek Elementary is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Big Creek Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Big Creek Elementary - Polk City, IA

Quick Facts about Big Creek Elementary
School Name	Big Creek Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 3-5
Location	340 E Vista Lake Drive, Polk City, IA 50226, Polk City, IA
County	Polk County
Phone	+1 (515) 984-3400
Total Students	357
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	24
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Big Creek Elementary

What is Big Creek Elementary?

Big Creek Elementary is a elementary public located in Polk City.

How many students attend Big Creek Elementary?

Big Creek Elementary has approximately 357 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Creek Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Big Creek Elementary is 14:1.

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