Indian Creek Elementary School

Indian Creek Elementary School serves 376 students in kindergarten through fourth grade in Marion, Iowa, earning recognition as one of the state's stronger elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranking 241st among Iowa's 1,288 elementary schools, the school places in the 81st percentile statewide. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, with 77% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and an impressive 82% meeting or exceeding standards in mathematics.

These results reflect the dedicated work of 26 full-time equivalent teachers who maintain a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.5 to 1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. Indian Creek Elementary draws students from a well-established community where the median household income reaches $82,242 and 37% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The low poverty rate of 7.2% in the 52302 zip code area suggests families have access to resources that support educational success.

Located on Indian Creek Road in Marion, the school serves families in this mid-size suburban community of over 42,000 residents in Linn County, providing a stable educational foundation during these crucial early learning years.