Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary vs Orchard Hill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 4.6 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
Orchard Hill Elementary School
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
458 students
| Measure | Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary Cedar Falls, Iowa | Orchard Hill Elementary School Cedar Falls, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #54 of 654 | #110 of 654 |
| National rank | #1534 of 50,301 | #2533 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 472 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.4% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 76% |
| city | Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 84.8).
- •Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 76%).
- •Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 80%).
- •Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 28.6%).
- •Orchard Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.5).
- •Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary is the larger school with 472 students compared with 458.
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 Orchard Hill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary ranks higher (87.3 vs 84.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary and Orchard Hill Elementary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Cedar Falls and Cedar Falls in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary: 472. Orchard Hill Elementary School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary and Orchard Hill Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary is 54th of 654 and Orchard Hill Elementary School is 110th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).