Cedar Falls Comm School District

Cedar Falls Community School District serves 5,527 students across 11 schools in Black Hawk County, Iowa. The district experienced a 6.6% enrollment decline from the prior year, reflecting broader demographic shifts in the region. The district operates seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1 across its 416-member teaching staff.

Academically, Cedar Falls performs above state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 82.0% compared to the state average of 73.1%, while reading proficiency reaches 84.4% against a state average of 75.2%. The graduation rate of 95.8% exceeds Iowa's average of 91.5%. Chronic absenteeism is reported at 11.3%, which represents a metric to monitor.

Student demographics show 83.6% White enrollment, with smaller representations from Black (4.7%), Hispanic (3.9%), and Asian (3.5%) populations. The district serves 26.6% economically disadvantaged students, 13.8% students with disabilities, and 2.8% English learners.

Financially, Cedar Falls operates with per-pupil spending of $7,715, below Iowa's state average of $9,131. The district's $81.0 million budget relies on diversified revenue: 41.5% from local sources, 51.2% from state funding, and 7.2% from federal resources. This funding structure and the enrollment decline warrant attention as the district plans for operational sustainability.