Cedar Falls School District

The Cedar Falls School District is located in Cedar Falls, IA and includes 10 schools that serve 4,504 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Cedar Falls School District spends $7,583 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 66% on instruction, 30% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Cedar Falls School District has 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Cedar Falls School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Cedar Falls School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Cedar Falls School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.