Serving 529 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 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 529 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cardinal Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cardinal Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#905 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
87%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Cardinal Elementary School's ranking?
Cardinal Elementary School is ranked #905 out of 1,233 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% 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?
529 students attend Cardinal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Cardinal Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cardinal Elementary School offer ?
Cardinal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cardinal Elementary School part of?
Cardinal Elementary School is part of Cardinal Comm School District.
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