Cardinal Elementary vs Four Mile Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 124 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Elementary
Eldon · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
495 students
Four Mile Elementary
Pleasant Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
| Measure | Cardinal Elementary Eldon, Iowa | Four Mile Elementary Pleasant Hill, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #396 of 654 | #121 of 654 |
| National rank | #10111 of 50,301 | #2714 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 495 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 86% |
| city | Eldon | Pleasant Hill |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Four Mile Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 71.7).
- •Four Mile Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 67%).
- •Four Mile Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 72%).
- •Four Mile Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 64.4%).
- •Cardinal Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.1).
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 Four Mile Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Four Mile Elementary ranks higher (84.4 vs 71.7 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 Four Mile Elementary?
About 124 km in a straight line, between Eldon and Pleasant Hill in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Elementary: 495. Four Mile Elementary: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Elementary and Four Mile Elementary rank in Iowa?
Cardinal Elementary is 396th of 654 and Four Mile Elementary is 121st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).