- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Polk City, IA
Big Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Big Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192091002314
👥 S:T ratio 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Creek Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Iowa schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 8.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 357
- students enrolled
Big Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Polk Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192091002314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Big Creek Elementary held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 192091002314 · Polk City, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 15.5:1 · 8.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: North Polk High School (644 students)
Big Creek Elementary held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Big Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Polk Hig
North Polk High School
644 students
- North Polk Mid
North Polk Middle School
504 students
- North Polk Cen
North Polk Central Elementary School
408 students
- North Polk Wes
North Polk West Elementary School
396 students
- This school
Big Creek Elementary
357 students
What this shows Big Creek Elementary reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Creek Elementary compares
Big Creek Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.2% | ▼ 77% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 72% in Iowa - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,506
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Big Creek Elementary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
District finance for North Polk Comm School District reports $11,506 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Polk High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Polk Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Polk Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Polk West Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Creek Elementary
How many students attend Big Creek Elementary?
Big Creek Elementary has 357 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Polk City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Creek Elementary is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Big Creek Elementary?
8.2% of students at Big Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Big Creek Elementary is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Polk City, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Creek Elementary?
Big Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in North Polk Comm School District?
Besides Big Creek Elementary, North Polk Comm School District also operates North Polk High School (644 students), North Polk Middle School (504 students), and North Polk Central Elementary School (408 students). See the North Polk Comm School District district page for the complete list.