- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cedar Falls, IA
Cedar Falls High School
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Falls High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190651000221
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Falls High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Cedar Falls · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Falls High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Falls High School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Cedar Falls, IA.
School address
District: Cedar Falls Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190651000221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Cedar Falls High School held near 1,336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 94.7 → 94.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 190651000221 · Cedar Falls, IA High · MID · TRAD
1,333 enr · 14.2:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Peet Junior High School (695 students)
Cedar Falls High School held near 1,336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 94.7 → 94.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Cedar Falls High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Bess Streeter 472
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary
472 students
What this shows Cedar Falls High School reports 1,333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Falls High School compares
Cedar Falls High School 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 42% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,333 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,333
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 54% in Iowa - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Cedar Falls High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 Cedar Falls High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peet Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holmes Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Helen a Hansen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southdale Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Falls High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Falls High School
How many students attend Cedar Falls High School?
Cedar Falls High School has 1,333 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cedar Falls, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,302 (2022-23) → 1,336 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Falls High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Falls High School is 14.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Falls High School?
21.0% of students at Cedar Falls High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Falls High School?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Falls High School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Cedar Falls, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Falls High School?
Cedar Falls High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Cedar Falls High School rank among public schools in Cedar Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Falls High School ranks #3 of 11 public 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 public schools in Cedar Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Cedar Falls Comm School District?
Besides Cedar Falls High School, Cedar Falls Comm School District also operates Peet Junior High School (695 students), Holmes Junior High School (628 students), and Helen a Hansen Elementary School (569 students). See the Cedar Falls Comm School District district page for the complete list.