North Polk West Elementary School
Polk City, IA
Grades PreK to 2 · 396 students
Public school
Big Creek Elementary
Polk City, Iowa · Grades 3 to 5 · North Polk Comm School District
Public school
About Big Creek Elementary
Located in Polk City, Iowa, Big Creek Elementary is a public school for grades 3 through 5. It reported 357 students in 2024-25. There are about 14.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (25 teachers in all). It is one of 5 schools in North Polk Comm School District. Within 5 miles there are 6 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Federal locale data places it in a rural area close to an urban area, in Polk County.
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School facts
| Address | 340 E Vista Lake Drive, Polk City, IA 50226 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (515) 984-3400 |
| School district | North Polk Comm School District |
| Grades | 3 to 5 |
| Students (2024-25) | 357 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 25 |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Rural, fringe, Polk County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 192091002314). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
North Polk West Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 2Polk City · 1.1 miAbbie Grove ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Ankeny, IA · 3.3 miSt Luke the Evangelist Catholic SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades K to 8Ankeny, IA · 3.9 miRock Creek ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Ankeny, IA · 4.2 miWestwood Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Ankeny, IA · 4.6 miAnkeny Centennial High SchoolPublic · Grades 10 to 12Ankeny, IA · 4.8 miAshland Ridge ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Ankeny, IA · 5.2 miNorth Polk Central Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Alleman, IA · 5.3 mi
The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.
Frequently asked questions
What grades does Big Creek Elementary serve?
Big Creek Elementary serves grades 3 through 5.
How many students attend Big Creek Elementary?
Big Creek Elementary reported 357 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Creek Elementary?
About 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 357 students and 25 teachers in federal data.
Is Big Creek Elementary a public or charter school?
Big Creek Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Big Creek Elementary in?
Big Creek Elementary is part of North Polk Comm School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ia/north-polk-comm-school-district/
Where is Big Creek Elementary located?
Big Creek Elementary is at 340 E Vista Lake Drive, Polk City, IA 50226. The phone number is (515) 984-3400.
How many other schools are near Big Creek Elementary?
There are 6 other schools within 5 miles of Big Creek Elementary in our directory.
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