Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary

Summary:

Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary is a public elementary school in Cedar Falls, Iowa, serving 485 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Cedar Falls Community School District, which is ranked 53 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Iowa, with a statewide ranking of 7 out of 557 schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students significantly outperform the state and district averages in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with 89.28% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the racial diversity of the surrounding Waterloo Community School District schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with only 8.04% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the higher rates at nearby schools.

The higher student-teacher ratio of 16.5 at Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary, compared to the surrounding schools in the Cedar Falls district, which have ratios ranging from 11.8 to 17.4, may impact the level of individual attention and support that students receive. However, the school's exceptional academic performance suggests that this ratio is not necessarily a hindrance to student learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2526 Ashworth Drive
       Cedar Falls, IA  50613


(319) 553-2901

District: Cedar Falls Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
7th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,912 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  485

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.3%
Two or more races:
4.5%
Asian:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary ranks better than 98.7% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks first among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Cedar Falls Community School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.3%), two or more races (4.5%), Asian (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Cedar Falls Community School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary is 16.5. 5 elementary schools in the Cedar Falls Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary employs 29.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary is $10,912. 5 elementary schools in the Cedar Falls Community School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cedar Falls Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Falls Community School District 53rd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.04 10th 603 98.3%
2021 89.67 25th 567 95.6%
2022 91.81 11th 574 98.1%
2023 89.20 15th 565 97.3%
2024 91.45 7th 557 98.7%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 346 3 14 10 1 1 9 0 384
2020 368 3 21 10 0 0 10 0 412
2021 404 5 16 13 0 0 9 0 447
2022 420 3 16 10 1 0 13 0 463
2023 433 5 19 5 1 0 22 0 485

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 384 20.8 18.3 2.9
2020 412 23.9 17.2 3.6
2021 447 28.4 15.7 5.1
2022 463 28.4 16.2 4.5
2023 485 29.3 16.5 8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 384 20.8 18.3 2.9
2020 412 23.9 17.2 3.6
2021 447 28.4 15.7 5.1
2022 463 28.4 16.2 4.5
2023 485 29.3 16.5 8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $517 (4.7%) $10,395 (95.3%) $10,912

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 10th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 15th of 565 Elementary schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary)89.785.7
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Falls Community School District)78.684.8
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary)97.485.7
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cedar Falls Community School District)8287.3
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary)92.691.7
 0.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Falls Community School District)84.783.3
 1.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary)92.695.8
 3.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Falls Community School District)82.880
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary)91.388.9
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Falls Community School District)80.978.1
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary)93.588.9
 4.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Falls Community School District)79.579.2
 0.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary)89.191.8
 2.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Falls Community School District)81.786.6
 4.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary)85.588.5
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Falls Community School District)79.778.9
 0.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students384485
 26.3%
African American35
 66.7%
American Indian11
Asian1419
 35.7%
Hispanic105
 50%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White346433
 25.1%
Two or More Races922
 144.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2.9%8%
 5.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 485 students attended Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary.

Yes! Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 7th of 557 Iowa elementary schools.

Students at Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.


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