Very Good
#420 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 33% in state
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary
Elementary School · Cedar Falls Comm School District · Cedar Falls, IA
A Cedar Falls Comm School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
2526 Ashworth Drive, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
- Math 90% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 90% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary score 90% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 90%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 90% across the 8-year record (2018–2025).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Transit 15Minimal Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low80/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,642
Median home value
$258,300
Median rent
$1,176/mo
College educated
48.3%
Homeownership
64.7%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50613; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southdale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | 2.1 mi | 562 | Compare → |
| Helen a Hansen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–6 | 2.8 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| Orchard Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–6 | 2.9 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–6 | 3.0 mi | 448 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cedar Falls Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,625NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary is listed in Cedar Falls Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary is a public elementary school in Cedar Falls, IA, part of Cedar Falls Comm School District, serving approximately 475 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #420 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary
What grades does Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary serve?
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary?
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 475 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary rank in IA?
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary ranks #420 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary a charter school?
No, Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary?
8.6% of students at Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 475
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Black Hawk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.4%
- Phone
- (319) 553-2901
- Area population (ZIP 50613)
- 43,680
- Area average commute
- 14.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50613; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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