Serving 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Southdale Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southdale 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
Southdale Elementary School's student population of 535 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southdale Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southdale Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#178 out of 1221 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
3%
7%
White
82%
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
17%
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 Southdale Elementary School's ranking?
Southdale Elementary School is ranked #178 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Southdale Elementary School often compared to?
Southdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Helen A Hansen Elementary School, Cedar Heights Elementary School, Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Southdale Elementary School?
535 students attend Southdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Southdale Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southdale Elementary School?
Southdale Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southdale Elementary School offer ?
Southdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southdale Elementary School part of?
Southdale Elementary School is part of Cedar Falls Comm School District.
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