Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary vs Southdale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 3.4 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
Southdale Elementary School
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
539 students
| Measure | Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary Cedar Falls, Iowa | Southdale Elementary School Cedar Falls, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #54 of 654 | #46 of 654 |
| National rank | #1534 of 50,301 | #1372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 472 | 539 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 539 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.4% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 83% |
| city | Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (87.3 vs 87.8).
- •Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 83%).
- •Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 22.1%).
- •Southdale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.5).
- •Southdale Elementary School is the larger school with 539 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 Southdale 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 Southdale Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Cedar Falls and Cedar Falls in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary: 472. Southdale Elementary School: 539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary and Southdale Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary is 54th of 654 and Southdale Elementary School is 46th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).