Cedar Falls School District

The Cedar Falls School District is located in Cedar Falls, IA and includes 10 schools that serve 4,499 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Cedar Falls School District spends $7,050 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 65% on instruction, 30% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Cedar Falls School District has 14 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 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Cedar Falls School District, 14% 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.