Very Good
#399 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 31% in state
Indian Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Linn-mar Comm School District · Marion, IA
A Linn-mar Comm School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
2900 Indian Creek Rd, Marion, IA 52302
- Math 86% vs IA 76% (2025)
- Reading 86% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Indian Creek Elementary School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 85%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 86% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Indian Creek Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average622/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marion), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,463
Median home value
$232,900
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Wilkins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Longfellow ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–2 | 1.3 mi | 297 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Linn-mar Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #7 of 12
- District spending per student
- $12,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Indian Creek Elementary School is listed in Linn-Mar Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Indian Creek Elementary School
Indian Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Marion, IA, part of Linn-mar Comm School District, serving approximately 376 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #399 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Indian Creek Elementary School
What grades does Indian Creek Elementary School serve?
Indian Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Indian Creek Elementary School?
Indian Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Indian Creek Elementary School rank in IA?
Indian Creek Elementary School ranks #399 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Indian Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Indian Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Indian Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Creek Elementary School has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Indian Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Indian Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Indian Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Indian Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indian Creek Elementary School?
17.3% of students at Indian Creek Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Linn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (319) 447-3270
- Area population (ZIP 52302)
- 42,732
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52302; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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