- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Falls, IA
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190651002256
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Cedar Falls · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 7.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary ranks #4 of 10 schools in Cedar Falls, IA.
School address
District: Cedar Falls Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190651002256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 190651002256 · Cedar Falls, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 16.3:1 · 7.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Falls High School (1,333 students)
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Falls Hi
Cedar Falls High School
1,333 students
- Peet Junior Hi
Peet Junior High School
695 students
- Holmes Junior
Holmes Junior High School
628 students
- Helen a Hansen
Helen a Hansen Elementary School
569 students
- Southdale Elem
Southdale Elementary School
539 students
- This school 472
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary
472 students
What this shows Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary compares
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.0% | ▼ 81% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 80% in Iowa - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cedar Falls Comm School District reports $11,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Falls High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peet Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holmes Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Helen a Hansen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southdale Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Cedar Falls
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Peet Junior High School
Standard public school
695 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Holmes Junior High School
Standard public school
628 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Helen a Hansen Elementary School
Standard public school
569 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Southdale Elementary School
Standard public school
539 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Orchard Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
458 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Cedar Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
451 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~472 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary
How many students attend Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary?
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary has 472 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Falls, IA. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary?
7.0% of students at Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Cedar Falls, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary?
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary rank among schools in Cedar Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary ranks #4 of 10 schools in Cedar Falls, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cedar Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Cedar Falls Comm School District?
Besides Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary, Cedar Falls Comm School District also operates Cedar Falls High School (1,333 students), Peet Junior High School (695 students), and Holmes Junior High School (628 students). See the Cedar Falls Comm School District district page for the complete list.