Cedar Heights Elementary School vs Orchard Hill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Heights Elementary School
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
451 students
Orchard Hill Elementary School
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
458 students
| Measure | Cedar Heights Elementary School Cedar Falls, Iowa | Orchard Hill Elementary School Cedar Falls, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #131 of 654 | #110 of 654 |
| National rank | #2979 of 50,301 | #2533 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 451 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 76% |
| city | Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Hill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 83.8).
- •Orchard Hill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 75%).
- •Orchard Hill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 33.7%).
- •Cedar Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 13.9).
- •Orchard Hill Elementary School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 451.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Cedar Heights Elementary School better than Orchard Hill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Hill Elementary School ranks higher (84.8 vs 83.8 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 Cedar Heights Elementary School and Orchard Hill Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cedar Falls and Cedar Falls in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Heights Elementary School: 451. Orchard Hill Elementary School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Heights Elementary School and Orchard Hill Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Cedar Heights Elementary School is 131st of 654 and Orchard Hill Elementary School is 110th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).