Serving 646 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Helen A Hansen Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Helen A Hansen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Helen A Hansen Elementary School's student population of 646 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
646 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Helen A Hansen Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helen A Hansen Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 1221 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
5%
7%
White
85%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen A Hansen Elementary School's ranking?
Helen A Hansen Elementary School is ranked #42 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Helen A Hansen Elementary School often compared to?
Helen A Hansen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School, Southdale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Helen A Hansen Elementary School?
646 students attend Helen A Hansen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Helen A Hansen Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen A Hansen Elementary School?
Helen A Hansen Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Helen A Hansen Elementary School offer ?
Helen A Hansen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Helen A Hansen Elementary School part of?
Helen A Hansen Elementary School is part of Cedar Falls Comm School District.
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