Indian Creek Elementary School

www.linnmar.k12.ia.us/schools/Indian_Creek/

354 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Indian Creek Elementary School is a prominent institution within the Linn-Mar Community School District, located in Marion, Iowa. Serving students in the surrounding area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core curriculum standards with opportunities for social and emotional development, aiming to prepare its student body for successful transitions into the district's middle and high school levels.

The school is well-regarded for its community-focused approach, often leveraging the resources of the larger Linn-Mar district to provide diverse learning tools and extracurricular engagement. With a strong commitment to academic excellence and inclusivity, Indian Creek focuses on individualized instruction to meet the needs of a diverse learner population. Parents and guardians can stay connected through the school’s active digital presence, which provides essential updates on school events, academic calendars, and district-wide policies to ensure a collaborative partnership between home and school.

354

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Indian Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	15
Black	15
Asian	17
Two or More	22

White
285 (80.5%)
Two or More
22 (6.2%)
Asian
17 (4.8%)
Hispanic
15 (4.2%)
Black
15 (4.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Linn-Mar Comm School District
Phone:	(319)447-3270
Website:	http://www.linnmar.k12.ia.us/schools/Indian_Creek/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 79