Southdale Elementary School

www.sd.cfschools.org

539 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Southdale Elementary School, located at 627 Orchard Drive in Cedar Falls, Iowa, is a key component of the Cedar Falls Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment, the school serves students in the surrounding neighborhood with a focus on core curriculum standards and the social-emotional development of its pupils. Its proximity to local residential areas allows it to maintain a tight-knit community feel, encouraging strong collaboration between faculty, students, and families.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Southdale is committed to preparing its students for future success through a well-rounded educational experience. The school emphasizes character building and active participation, often utilizing its digital presence to keep parents informed of school events, policies, and resources. By maintaining a balance between rigorous learning goals and a nurturing atmosphere, Southdale Elementary strives to be a cornerstone for early childhood development within the Cedar Falls community.

539

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southdale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	430
Hispanic	17
Black	23
Asian	33
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	4

White
430 (79.8%)
Asian
33 (6.1%)
Two or More
32 (5.9%)
Black
23 (4.3%)
Hispanic
17 (3.2%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)

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)553-2900
Website:	http://www.sd.cfschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
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 74

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 69