Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary

2526 Ashworth Drive
Cedar Falls, IA 50613

www.cfschools.org/schools/aldrich

485 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Aldrich Elementary, located at 2526 Ashworth Drive in Cedar Falls, Iowa, serves as a vital component of the Cedar Falls Community School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Aldrich Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success both within the classroom and as contributing members of the broader Cedar Falls community.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is recognized for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The staff at Aldrich is dedicated to creating a collaborative atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and build meaningful relationships with their peers. With a focus on long-term educational foundations and a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body, the school remains a staple of the local educational landscape.

485

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	433
Hispanic	5
Black	5
Asian	19
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

White
433 (89.3 %)
Two or More
22 (4.5 %)
Asian
19 (3.9 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.0 %)
Black
5 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)553-2901
Website:	http://www.cfschools.org/schools/aldrich
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 31

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 61