Orchard Hill Elementary School

www.oh.cfschools.org

458 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Orchard Hill Elementary School, located at 3909 Rownd St. in Cedar Falls, Iowa, serves as a vital component of the Cedar Falls Community School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By focusing on a student-centered approach, Orchard Hill aims to prepare its young learners for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with social-emotional development.

The school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and the active partnership it maintains between educators, students, and families. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, Orchard Hill utilizes modern instructional practices to meet the diverse needs of its student body. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school events, academic resources, or district policies, the school maintains an official website at http://www.oh.cfschools.org, which serves as a central hub for communication and community engagement.

458

Total Students

33.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orchard Hill Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	357
Hispanic	19
Black	6
Asian	23
Two or More	39
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	13

White
357 (77.9%)
Two or More
39 (8.5%)
Asian
23 (5.0%)
Hispanic
19 (4.1%)
Pacific Islander
13 (2.8%)
Black
6 (1.3%)
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)553-2465
Website:	http://www.oh.cfschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 77

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 55