Indian Creek Elementary School

2900 Indian Creek Rd
Marion, IA 52302
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 413 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Indian Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 16% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 5% in IA
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Indian Creek Elementary School's student population of 413 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
413 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Indian Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Indian Creek Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IA)
#35 out of 1221 schools
(Top 5%)
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90-94%
64%
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80-84%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
12%
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Black
3%
7%
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White
84%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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0.29
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Indian Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Indian Creek Elementary School is ranked #35 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Indian Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Indian Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Echo Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Indian Creek Elementary School?
413 students attend Indian Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Indian Creek Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indian Creek Elementary School?
Indian Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Indian Creek Elementary School offer ?
Indian Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Indian Creek Elementary School part of?
Indian Creek Elementary School is part of Linn-Mar Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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