Serving 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Helen A Hansen Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Helen A Hansen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Helen A Hansen Elementary School's student population of 565 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
565 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Helen A Hansen Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helen A Hansen Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#63 out of 1233 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
4%
7%
White
83%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen A Hansen Elementary School's ranking?
Helen A Hansen Elementary School is ranked #63 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Helen A Hansen Elementary School often compared to?
Helen A Hansen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southdale Elementary School, Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Helen A Hansen Elementary School?
565 students attend Helen A Hansen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Helen A Hansen Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen A Hansen Elementary School?
Helen A Hansen Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Helen A Hansen Elementary School offer ?
Helen A Hansen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Helen A Hansen Elementary School part of?
Helen A Hansen Elementary School is part of Cedar Falls Comm School District.
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