River Hills serves 117 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
117 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
8%
7%
White
85%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend River Hills?
117 students attend River Hills.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of River Hills students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Hills?
River Hills has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Hills offer ?
River Hills offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is River Hills part of?
River Hills is part of Cedar Falls Community School District.
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