Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary vs Helen A Hansen Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
472 students
Helen A Hansen Elementary School
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
569 students
| Measure | Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary Cedar Falls, Iowa | Helen A Hansen Elementary School Cedar Falls, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #54 of 654 | #55 of 654 |
| National rank | #1534 of 50,301 | #1547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 472 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.4% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 89% |
| city | Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (87.3 vs 87.3).
- •Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 89%).
- •Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 84%).
- •Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 12.7%).
- •Helen A Hansen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.5).
- •Helen A Hansen Elementary School is the larger school with 569 students compared with 472.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary better than Helen A Hansen Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary and Helen A Hansen Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Cedar Falls and Cedar Falls in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary: 472. Helen A Hansen Elementary School: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary and Helen A Hansen Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary is 54th of 654 and Helen A Hansen Elementary School is 55th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).