Very Good
#254 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 20% in state
Orchard Hill Elementary School
Elementary School · Cedar Falls Comm School District · Cedar Falls, IA
A Cedar Falls Comm School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3909 Rownd St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
- Math 81% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 82% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orchard Hill Elementary School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 76%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 82% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Orchard Hill Elementary School 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 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 14Minimal Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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 | 0.9 mi | 562 | Compare → |
| Cedar Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Fred Becker Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| St Patrick Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 187 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cedar Falls Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Orchard Hill Elementary School is listed in Cedar Falls Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orchard Hill Elementary School
Orchard Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cedar Falls, IA, part of Cedar Falls Comm School District, serving approximately 452 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #254 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orchard Hill Elementary School
What grades does Orchard Hill Elementary School serve?
Orchard Hill Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Orchard Hill Elementary School?
Orchard Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Hill Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orchard Hill Elementary School rank in IA?
Orchard Hill Elementary School ranks #254 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Orchard Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Orchard Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Orchard Hill Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orchard Hill Elementary School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Orchard Hill Elementary School a charter school?
No, Orchard Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orchard Hill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Orchard Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orchard Hill Elementary School?
33.6% of students at Orchard Hill Elementary School 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
- 452
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Black Hawk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (319) 553-2465
- Area population (ZIP 50613)
- 43,680
- Area average commute
- 14.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.4
Official sources & links
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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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