Cedar Heights Elementary School

Cedar Heights Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
2417 Rainbow Dr,  Cedar Falls, IA
Cedar Falls Community School District
3.2
474 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
75%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
12%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
77.3%
Science
55%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
477:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.7%
Female
44.3%
White
80.8%
Two or more races
7.6%
Black
7.2%
Hispanic
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
2.0 parent
2/4/2025
Unfortunately special education students are pushed through with very little effort to improve. They are segregated from the regular classroom much more than necessary against their IEPs, including lunch time. Parent requests and concerns are disregarded. We are extremely disappointed. I would highl...
1.0 parent
7/24/2024
Principal Tyler Ruane refuses to follow IEPs and is a terrible advocate for our children.
5.0 parent
5/5/2022
Mr. Ortman is a stellar principal. He has been very hands on for the past three years my son has attended. Last year, he was at drop off nearly every day. He knew all the students names and would give high-fives as they got to school. It feels nice knowing that the principal gets to know the student...
5.0 parent
11/5/2014
My children attended Cedar Heights until we moved recently & it was a fantastic school. The teachers were fantastic! They were so helpful with my children. If the teacher found that my child was struggling in an area, they were quick to communicate that to me & take action to get any help that was n...

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Cedar Heights Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Cedar Falls, IA, in the Cedar Falls neighborhood, and is served by the Cedar Falls Community School District in Iowa. The school has a total enrollment of 474 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 75% are proficient in reading. Cedar Heights Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $285,592. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cedar Falls Virtual Campus, Cedar Falls High School, Valley Lutheran School, and more. Learn more about what Cedar Falls has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cedar Heights Elementary School.

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