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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.
Overall District Rank
#285 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,830
$16,468
Spending / Student
$10,960
$16,042
Best Cardinal Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cardinal Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4045 Ashland Road
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531
Grades: 5-8
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Cardinal Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5414 Hwy 16
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-3591
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-3591
Grades: PK-4
| 529 students
Rank: #33.
Cardinal High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4045 Ashland Rd
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531
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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