Cedar Heights Elementary School

www.ch.cfschools.org

451 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Cedar Heights Elementary School, located at 2417 Rainbow Drive in Cedar Falls, Iowa, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Cedar Falls Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing foundational learning alongside social and emotional growth. The campus is known for its commitment to high academic standards and providing a well-rounded educational experience that prepares young learners for their future transitions to middle and high school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Cedar Heights is characterized by an active and involved school culture that prioritizes collaboration between educators, parents, and the broader Cedar Falls community. The school leverages its resources to offer various programs that cater to diverse student needs, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and excellence, Cedar Heights Elementary continues to play a vital role in shaping the character and academic success of its students in a welcoming, neighborhood-centered setting.

451

Total Students

33.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cedar Heights Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	348
Hispanic	22
Black	25
Asian	8
Two or More	41
Pacific Islander	7

White
348 (77.2%)
Two or More
41 (9.1%)
Black
25 (5.5%)
Hispanic
22 (4.9%)
Asian
8 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cedar Falls Comm School District
Phone:	(319)553-2855
Website:	http://www.ch.cfschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 65