Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cedar Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cedar Heights Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Cedar Falls, IA, covering an area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedar Heights Elementary School's student population of 451 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
451 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cedar Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Heights Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#499 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.1%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Cedar Heights Elementary School is ranked #499 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Cedar Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Cedar Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fred Becker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Cedar Heights Elementary School?
451 students attend Cedar Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Cedar Heights Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Heights Elementary School?
Cedar Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cedar Heights Elementary School offer ?
Cedar Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cedar Heights Elementary School part of?
Cedar Heights Elementary School is part of Cedar Falls Comm School District.
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