- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Falls, IA
Helen a Hansen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Helen a Hansen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190651000223
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Helen a Hansen Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Iowa schools.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Cedar Falls · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Helen a Hansen Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Helen a Hansen Elementary School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Cedar Falls, IA.
School address
District: Cedar Falls Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190651000223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Helen a Hansen Elementary School held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.9 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 190651000223 · Cedar Falls, IA Other · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 17.2:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Falls High School (1,333 students)
Helen a Hansen Elementary School held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.9 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Helen a Hansen Elementary School 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
- This school
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 Helen a Hansen Elementary School reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Helen a Hansen Elementary School compares
Helen a Hansen Elementary 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 60% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 86% in Iowa - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Per 569 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.8%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 3.7%
African American 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Helen a Hansen Elementary School 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 Helen a Hansen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Falls High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peet Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holmes Junior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southdale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Helen a Hansen Elementary School'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
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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
Southdale Elementary School
Standard public school
539 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 16.3:1 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 (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about Helen a Hansen Elementary School
How many students attend Helen a Hansen Elementary School?
Helen a Hansen Elementary School has 569 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Falls, IA. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 565 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helen a Hansen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Helen a Hansen Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Helen a Hansen Elementary School?
14.4% of students at Helen a Hansen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Helen a Hansen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Helen a Hansen Elementary School is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Cedar Falls, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Helen a Hansen Elementary School?
Helen a Hansen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Helen a Hansen Elementary School rank among schools in Cedar Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Helen a Hansen Elementary School ranks #10 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 Helen a Hansen Elementary School, 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.