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Cedar Falls Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
11
Schools
5,884
Students
$18,542
Per-Pupil Spend
+29% nat'l
27.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-25pp vs nat'l
96.0%
Graduation Rate
+9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Cedar Falls Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 5,884 students across 11 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,542 is above average for a US public school district. 27% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

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All Schools (11)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Holmes Junior High School07–09639
Peet Junior High School07–09670
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Cedar Falls High School10–121,302
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Cedar Falls Virtual CampusKG–1244
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,542+29% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
39%
State
51.4%
Local (property tax)
39.2%
Federal
9.4%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (39%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
5,884
Students
27%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.0%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.0% graduation rate — 9.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $18,542 per pupil — 29% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cedar Falls Comm School District?
Cedar Falls Comm School District has 11 public schools, serving a total of 5,884 students.
What is the graduation rate for Cedar Falls Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 96.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Cedar Falls Comm School District spend per student?
Cedar Falls Comm School District spends $18,542 per pupil — 29% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Cedar Falls Comm School District?
27% of students in Cedar Falls Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Cedar Falls Comm School District?
No, Cedar Falls Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Cedar Falls Comm School District serve?
Cedar Falls Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.