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Indian Creek Elementary School vs. Bowman Woods Elementary School

Should you attend Indian Creek Elementary School or Bowman Woods Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Indian Creek Elementary School
2900 Indian Creek Rd
Marion, IA 52302
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Bowman Woods Elementary School
151 Boyson Rd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 376 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Indian Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bowman Woods Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-4
PK-4
Total Students
376 students
432 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Indian Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bowman Woods Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Indian Creek Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bowman Woods Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Indian Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bowman Woods Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Linn-Mar Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bowman Woods Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Linn-Mar Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#336 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
#336 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Indian Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bowman Woods Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in IA)
75-79%
(Top 30% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Indian Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Linn-Mar Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bowman Woods Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Linn-Mar Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 30% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Indian Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Linn-Mar Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bowman Woods Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Linn-Mar Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Indian Creek Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bowman Woods Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
53
Kindergarten Students
66
83
Grade 1 Students
71
74
Grade 2 Students
76
73
Grade 3 Students
82
71
Grade 4 Students
81
78

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Indian Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Linn-Mar Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bowman Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Linn-Mar Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Indian Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Linn-Mar Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bowman Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Linn-Mar Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Indian Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Linn-Mar Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bowman Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Linn-Mar Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Indian Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Linn-Mar Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bowman Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Linn-Mar Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
81%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Indian Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Linn-Mar Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bowman Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Linn-Mar Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Indian Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Linn-Mar Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bowman Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Linn-Mar Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.34
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Indian Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Linn-Mar Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bowman Woods Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Linn-Mar Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Indian Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Linn-Mar Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bowman Woods Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Linn-Mar Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Indian Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Linn-Mar Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bowman Woods Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Linn-Mar Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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