Indian Creek Elementary School

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Indian Creek Elementary School ranks 90 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Indian Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Marion, Iowa, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 411 students. The school is part of the Linn-Mar Community School District, which is ranked 88 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Indian Creek Elementary School consistently performs above the state and district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP). For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 73.2% of 3rd graders and 87.8% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district average of 75.2% and the state average of 64.2%. In Mathematics, 82.9% of 3rd graders and 85.4% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to the district average of 83.3% and 80%, and the state average of 76.3% and 72.7%, respectively. The school has maintained a strong academic performance, ranking among the top elementary schools in Iowa for several years.

While Westfield Elementary School and Bowman Woods Elementary School have more diverse student populations, Indian Creek Elementary School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority (83.7%) of students identifying as White. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 13.87% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the rates at several nearby schools, such as Linn Grove Elementary (39.32%) and Wilkins Elementary (41.49%).

Detail:

Public K-4

2900 Indian Creek Rd
Marion, IA 52302

(319) 447-3270

District: Linn-Mar Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
90^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,023

Students who attend Indian Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Excelsior Middle School
High:	Linn-Mar High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 376

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.9%

Two or more races:

7.4%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Indian Creek Elementary School ranks better than 83.8% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 3^rd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Linn-Mar Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.98. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.9%), two or more races (7.4%), Hispanic (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Indian Creek Elementary School is 14.4. 5 elementary schools in the Linn-Mar Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Indian Creek Elementary School employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Indian Creek Elementary School is $12,023, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Linn-Mar Community School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Indian Creek Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Linn-Mar Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Linn-Mar Community School District 88^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Indian Creek Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	82.24	37^th	626	94.1%
2013	87.20	12^th	624	98.1%
2014	87.55	12^th	603	98.0%
2015	88.13	14^th	616	97.7%
2016	84.96	35^th	599	94.2%
2017	86.77	20^th	574	96.5%
2018	88.60	15^th	567	97.4%
2019	86.84	35^th	603	94.2%
2021	91.39	13^th	567	97.7%
2022	75.49	116^th	574	79.8%
2023	74.46	121^st	565	78.6%
2024	76.98	90^th	557	83.8%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Indian Creek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	356	11	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	376
1989	360	8	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	376
1990	358	5	5	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	370
1991	355	2	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
1992	383	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	390
1993	407	1	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	414
1994	428	2	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
1995	240	2	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	248
1996	240	2	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	248
1997	306	3	9	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	321
1998	356	4	10	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	375
1999	348	2	11	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
2000	455	4	8	3	1	n/a	n/a	-30	441
2001	403	0	6	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	419
2002	412	2	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
2003	412	2	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
2004	380	6	13	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	406
2005	409	4	12	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	435
2006	449	5	15	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	477
2007	494	5	14	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	524
2008	336	8	13	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	366
2009	355	10	12	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	385
2010	396	13	11	9	1	0	0	0	430
2011	413	11	14	10	1	0	3	0	452
2012	399	8	13	10	1	0	8	0	439
2013	429	8	10	13	1	0	14	0	475
2014	455	3	12	10	1	0	14	0	495
2015	460	6	12	14	1	0	12	0	505
2016	464	10	13	13	0	0	14	0	514
2017	473	6	17	18	0	0	16	0	530
2018	505	9	16	18	0	0	20	0	568
2019	511	9	11	18	0	0	24	0	573
2020	470	10	9	21	0	0	28	0	538
2021	357	13	11	12	0	0	25	0	418
2022	348	13	18	13	0	0	21	0	413
2023	344	12	15	15	0	0	25	0	411
2024	304	14	14	16	0	0	28	0	376

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Indian Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	376	18.7	20.1	9.6
1989	376	19.5	19.2	10.4
1990	370	19.5	18.9	8.6
1991	364	15.0	24.2	9.3
1992	390	17.0	22.9	10.8
1993	414	18.5	22.4	19.6
1994	438	20.8	21.1	18
1995	248	12.5	19.8	12.9
1996	248	12.5	19.8	12.9
1997	321	14.5	22.1	10.6
1998	375	16.0	23.4	11.2
1999	364	16.0	22.8	17.9
2000	441	19.0	23.2	12.1
2001	419	21.0	20.0	12.6
2002	427	30.5	14.0	14.5
2003	427	30.5	14.0	14.5
2004	406	29.0	14.0	11.6
2005	435	30.0	14.5	14
2006	477	33.4	14.3	14.3
2007	524	35.3	14.8	13.9
2008	366	26.5	13.8	4.9
2009	385	27.5	14.0	6.5
2010	430	30.6	14.0	6.3
2011	452	28.5	15.8	6.6
2012	439	27.0	16.2	8
2013	475	29.0	16.3	8.6
2014	495	29.5	16.7	8.9
2015	505	30.0	16.8	7.5
2016	514	29.0	17.7	11.3
2017	530	31.1	17.0	10.8
2018	568	32.0	17.7	11.8
2019	573	32.1	17.8	12
2020	538	32.0	16.7	12.6
2021	418	26.6	15.7	13.9
2022	413	27.7	14.8	13.6
2023	411	27.6	14.8	13.9
2024	376	26.0	14.4	17.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Indian Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	376	18.7	20.1	9.6
1989	376	19.5	19.2	10.4
1990	370	19.5	18.9	8.6
1991	364	15.0	24.2	9.3
1992	390	17.0	22.9	10.8
1993	414	18.5	22.4	19.6
1994	438	20.8	21.1	18
1995	248	12.5	19.8	12.9
1996	248	12.5	19.8	12.9
1997	321	14.5	22.1	10.6
1998	375	16.0	23.4	11.2
1999	364	16.0	22.8	17.9
2000	441	19.0	23.2	12.1
2001	419	21.0	20.0	12.6
2002	427	30.5	14.0	14.5
2003	427	30.5	14.0	14.5
2004	406	29.0	14.0	11.6
2005	435	30.0	14.5	14
2006	477	33.4	14.3	14.3
2007	524	35.3	14.8	13.9
2008	366	26.5	13.8	4.9
2009	385	27.5	14.0	6.5
2010	430	30.6	14.0	6.3
2011	452	28.5	15.8	6.6
2012	439	27.0	16.2	8
2013	475	29.0	16.3	8.6
2014	495	29.5	16.7	8.9
2015	505	30.0	16.8	7.5
2016	514	29.0	17.7	11.3
2017	530	31.1	17.0	10.8
2018	568	32.0	17.7	11.8
2019	573	32.1	17.8	12
2020	538	32.0	16.7	12.6
2021	418	26.6	15.7	13.9
2022	413	27.7	14.8	13.6
2023	411	27.6	14.8	13.9
2024	376	26.0	14.4	17.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Indian Creek Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$439 (3.7%)	$11,584 (96.3%)	$12,023

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Indian Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 35^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 121^st of 565 Elementary schools	15.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indian Creek Elementary School)	80.7	79.3	1.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Linn-Mar Community School District)	76.4	78.4	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Indian Creek Elementary School)	84.1	78	6.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Linn-Mar Community School District)	77.3	80.2	2.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indian Creek Elementary School)	88.4	87.2	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Linn-Mar Community School District)	82.8	84.5	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Indian Creek Elementary School)	89.5	80.7	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Linn-Mar Community School District)	83	79	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	573	411	28.3%
African American	9	12	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	11	15	36.4%
Hispanic	18	15	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	511	344	32.7%
Two or More Races	24	25	4.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12%	13.9%	1.8%

Schools Near Indian Creek Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)		ISASP Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Indian Creek Elementary School	Public	K-4	2900 Indian Creek Rd	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3270	376	26	14.4	17.3%	304 (80.9%)	14 (3.7%)	16 (4.3%)	14 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.4%)	77	90^th of 557 public elementary schools	83.8%		74.5	121^st of 565 public elementary schools	78.6%	31	73.2	87.8	82.9	85.4	$12,023	$439	$11,584
Novak Elementary School	Public	K-4	401 29th Avenue	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 447-3300	365	31	11.9	25.8%	288 (78.9%)	25 (6.8%)	23 (6.3%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.8%)	63.4	218^th of 557 public elementary schools	60.9%		56.1	275^th of 565 public elementary schools	51.3%	57	70.8	78.8	81.9	71.2	$13,619	$930	$12,689
Wilkins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2127 27th St	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 447-3380	349	30	11.6	46.4%	274 (78.5%)	18 (5.2%)	19 (5.4%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.9%)	36.2	408^th of 557 public elementary schools	26.8%		50.3	325^th of 565 public elementary schools	42.5%	83	64.3	61.7	73.2	61.7	$13,799	$613	$13,186
Longfellow Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	2900 8th Ave	Marion	52302	Linn County	Marion Independent School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 377-4691	297	20	14.5	37.7%	235 (79.1%)	20 (6.7%)	17 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.4%)								(n/a)					$15,444	$630	$14,815
Francis Marion Intermediate School	Public	3-4	2301 3rd Ave	Marion	52302	Linn County	Marion Independent School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 373-4766	284	24	11.9	46.1%	225 (79.2%)	14 (4.9%)	17 (6.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	25 (8.8%)	57.7	273^rd of 557 public elementary schools	51.0%		62.9	218^th of 565 public elementary schools	61.4%	55	68.0	75.6	73.5	78.8	$14,179	$100	$14,080
Bowman Woods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	151 Boyson Rd NE	Cedar Rapids	52402	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 447-3240	432	31	13.9	27.3%	311 (72.0%)	22 (5.1%)	31 (7.2%)	31 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (8.3%)	66.4	187^th of 557 public elementary schools	66.4%		71.2	152^nd of 565 public elementary schools	73.1%	35	70.1	85.7	74.6	79.2	$12,115	$552	$11,563
Starry Elementary School	Public	K-2	700 S 15th Street	Marion	52302	Linn County	Marion Independent School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 377-4698	245	20	12.3	53.9%	192 (78.4%)	20 (8.2%)	8 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (9.8%)								(n/a)					$13,914	$720	$13,195
Echo Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	400 Echo Hill Road	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 730-3560	519	33	15.7	8.1%	416 (80.2%)	13 (2.5%)	18 (3.5%)	54 (10.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.9%)	88.5	18^th of 557 public elementary schools	96.8%		90.1	12^th of 565 public elementary schools	97.9%	6	88.7	87.9	92.8	89.0	$12,860	$361	$12,500
Linn Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2301 50th St	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 730-3500	399	31	13.0	43.4%	280 (70.2%)	41 (10.3%)	32 (8.0%)	11 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.8%)	57.2	280^th of 557 public elementary schools	49.7%		50.6	320^th of 565 public elementary schools	43.4%	40	73.4	72.6	79.7	69.9	$13,263	$642	$12,621
Westfield Elementary School	Public	K-4	901 E Main St	Robins	52402	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3350	454	33	13.7	17.6%	254 (55.9%)	23 (5.1%)	24 (5.3%)	135 (29.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.7%)	85.7	31^st of 557 public elementary schools	94.4%		85.7	34^th of 565 public elementary schools	94.0%	3	77.9	89.4	89.5	92.9	$12,897	$287	$12,610

Frequently Asked Questions about Indian Creek Elementary School

How many students attend Indian Creek Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 376 students attended Indian Creek Elementary School.

What district is Indian Creek Elementary School in?

Linn-Mar Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Indian Creek Elementary School?

Students at Indian Creek Elementary School are 81% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Indian Creek Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Indian Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Excelsior Middle School
High : Linn-Mar High School

Is Indian Creek Elementary School a good school?

Indian Creek Elementary School ranks 90^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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