Serving 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Southdale Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Southdale Elementary School's student population of 562 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
562 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southdale Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southdale Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#103 out of 1233 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
4%
7%
White
80%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southdale Elementary School's ranking?
Southdale Elementary School is ranked #103 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Southdale Elementary School often compared to?
Southdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Helen A Hansen Elementary School, Cedar Heights Elementary School, Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Southdale Elementary School?
562 students attend Southdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Southdale Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southdale Elementary School?
Southdale Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southdale Elementary School offer ?
Southdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southdale Elementary School part of?
Southdale Elementary School is part of Cedar Falls Comm School District.
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