Cardinal Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Eldon, Iowa 52554 · Cardinal Comm School District
#396 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#10111 of 50,301 nationally
About Cardinal Elementary
Cardinal Elementary is a public elementary located in Eldon, in the Cardinal Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 495 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 396th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 495.
There are 3 schools in Eldon; Cardinal Elementary ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)64.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cardinal Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cardinal Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cardinal High School
Eldon · Public high · Grades 9–12
270 students · 293 m away
Cardinal Junior High
Eldon · Public middle · Grades 5–8
314 students · 293 m away
Wilson Elementary School
Ottumwa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
335 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Four Mile Elementary
Pleasant Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
River Woods Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
493 students
John Kennedy Elementary School
Dubuque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students
Lakeview Elementary
Centerville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
498 students
Adams Elementary School
Davenport · Public elementary · Grades K–5
498 students
Okoboji Elementary School
Milford · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
491 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardinal Elementary a good school?
Cardinal Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 71.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #396 of 654 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cardinal Elementary rank in Iowa?
Cardinal Elementary ranks #396 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #10111 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cardinal Elementary?
Cardinal Elementary had 495 students in 2025.
Is Cardinal Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Cardinal Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cardinal Elementary?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Cardinal Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.