Orchard Hill Elementary School vs Southdale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Hill Elementary School
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
458 students
Southdale Elementary School
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
539 students
| Measure | Orchard Hill Elementary School Cedar Falls, Iowa | Southdale Elementary School Cedar Falls, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #110 of 654 | #46 of 654 |
| National rank | #2533 of 50,301 | #1372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 458 | 539 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 539 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.6% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 83% |
| city | Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southdale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 84.8).
- •Southdale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 76%).
- •Southdale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Southdale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 28.6%).
- •Orchard Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.2).
- •Southdale Elementary School is the larger school with 539 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 Orchard Hill Elementary School better than Southdale Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Southdale Elementary School ranks higher (87.8 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 Orchard Hill Elementary School and Southdale Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cedar Falls and Cedar Falls in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard Hill Elementary School: 458. Southdale Elementary School: 539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard Hill Elementary School and Southdale Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Orchard Hill Elementary School is 110th of 654 and Southdale Elementary School is 46th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).