- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Falls, IA
Orchard Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190651000228
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard Hill Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Cedar Falls · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard Hill Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Hill Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 schools in Cedar Falls, IA.
School address
District: Cedar Falls Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190651000228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Orchard Hill Elementary School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 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
+16 students YoY 190651000228 · Cedar Falls, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 13.9:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Falls High School (1,333 students)
Orchard Hill Elementary School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.9 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Orchard Hill 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
- Helen a Hansen
Helen a Hansen Elementary School
569 students
- Southdale Elem
Southdale Elementary School
539 students
- This school 458
Orchard Hill Elementary School
458 students
What this shows Orchard Hill Elementary School reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard Hill Elementary School compares
Orchard Hill 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 23% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Iowa - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.8%
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 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Orchard Hill Elementary School is more 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 Orchard Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Falls High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peet Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holmes Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Helen a Hansen Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southdale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard Hill 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
- 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
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 16.3:1 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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Orchard Hill Elementary School?
Orchard Hill Elementary School has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Falls, IA. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Hill Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% 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 Orchard Hill Elementary School?
28.0% of students at Orchard Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Hill Elementary School is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Cedar Falls, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Hill Elementary School?
Orchard Hill Elementary School 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 Orchard Hill Elementary School rank among schools in Cedar Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Hill Elementary School 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 Orchard Hill 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.