Helen A Hansen Elementary School

www.hn.cfschools.org

569 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Helen A. Hansen Elementary School, located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, is a key component of the Cedar Falls Community School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional growth of its student body. By emphasizing core foundational skills and encouraging critical thinking, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the middle school years.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Hansen Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school maintains a focus on building positive relationships between staff, students, and families, creating a collaborative atmosphere that enhances the educational experience. Through a variety of extracurricular opportunities and a dedicated teaching staff, the school works to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and motivated to achieve their personal best.

569

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Helen A Hansen Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	477
Hispanic	13
Black	14
Asian	21
Two or More	43
American Indian	1

White
477 (83.8%)
Two or More
43 (7.6%)
Asian
21 (3.7%)
Black
14 (2.5%)
Hispanic
13 (2.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)553-2775
Website:	http://www.hn.cfschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 18

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 107