Cardinal Elementary vs Cardinal Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 293 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Elementary
Eldon · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
495 students
Cardinal Junior High
Eldon · Public middle · Grades 5–8
314 students
| Measure | Cardinal Elementary Eldon, Iowa | Cardinal Junior High Eldon, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 654 | #217 of 239 |
| National rank | #10111 of 50,301 | #6555 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 495 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 60.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 54% |
| city | Eldon | Eldon |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 55.0).
- •Cardinal Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •Cardinal Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Cardinal Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.8% vs 64.4%).
- •Cardinal Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 18.5).
- •Cardinal Elementary is the larger school with 495 students compared with 314.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cardinal Elementary better than Cardinal Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Cardinal Elementary ranks higher (71.7 vs 55.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cardinal Elementary and Cardinal Junior High?
About 293 m in a straight line, between Eldon and Eldon in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Elementary: 495. Cardinal Junior High: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Elementary and Cardinal Junior High rank in Iowa?
Cardinal Elementary is 396th of 654 and Cardinal Junior High is 217th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).