North Cedar Elementary School

www.nc.cfschools.org

260 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

North Cedar Elementary School, located at 2419 Fern Ave in Cedar Falls, Iowa, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Cedar Falls Community School District. Committed to fostering academic excellence and personal growth, the school emphasizes a student-centered approach designed to prepare young learners for future success. Its curriculum focuses on core academic standards while integrating opportunities for social-emotional development, ensuring that students are well-rounded and prepared for the transition to middle school.

Beyond the classroom, North Cedar is known for maintaining a supportive and collaborative environment that encourages strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school actively promotes a sense of community through various programs and engagement initiatives, aiming to create an inclusive atmosphere where every student feels valued. By prioritizing both rigorous learning and a positive school culture, North Cedar Elementary remains a dedicated provider of quality public education for the residents of Cedar Falls.

260

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Cedar Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	14
Black	23
Two or More	21

White
202 (77.7 %)
Black
23 (8.8 %)
Two or More
21 (8.1 %)
Hispanic
14 (5.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cedar Falls Comm School District
Phone:	(319)553-2810
Website:	http://www.nc.cfschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 26