Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cardinal Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cardinal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cardinal Elementary School's student population of 495 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
495 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Motto
The future is us. We are Cardinal.
School Rankings
Cardinal Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cardinal Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#835 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
n/a
7%
White
89%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Cardinal Comm School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cardinal Elementary School's ranking?
Cardinal Elementary School is ranked #835 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Cardinal Elementary School often compared to?
Cardinal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eisenhower Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Cardinal Elementary School?
495 students attend Cardinal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Cardinal Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cardinal Elementary School?
Cardinal Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cardinal Elementary School offer ?
Cardinal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cardinal Elementary School part of?
Cardinal Elementary School is part of Cardinal Comm School District.
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