Cardinal Comm School District

4045 Ashland Rd
Eldon, IA 52554
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Cardinal Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,107 students in Cardinal Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Cardinal Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,107 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Cardinal Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#285 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Cardinal Comm   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cardinal Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cardinal Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cardinal Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Cardinal Comm   School District and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
79 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
13%
# Black Students
7 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
977 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
88%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
39 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
131
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
82
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
69
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
76
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
88
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
83
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
72
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
78
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
80
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
71
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
66
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
79
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
65
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
67
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,830 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,960 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$8,262 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Cardinal Comm   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$12 MM
$8,048 MM
This chart displays total spending of Cardinal Comm   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,830
$16,468
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Cardinal Comm   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,960
$16,042
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Cardinal Comm   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Cardinal Comm School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cardinal Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4045 Ashland Road
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531
Grades: 5-8
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Cardinal Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5414 Hwy 16
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-3591
Grades: PK-4
| 529 students
Rank: #33.
Cardinal High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4045 Ashland Rd
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531
Grades: 9-12
| 277 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cardinal Comm School District?
Cardinal Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,107 students.
What is the rank of Cardinal Comm School District?
Cardinal Comm School District is ranked #284 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cardinal Comm School District?
88% of Cardinal Comm School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cardinal Comm School District?
Cardinal Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Cardinal Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,960 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,107 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • : 63% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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