Cardinal Elementary vs River Woods Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 130 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
River Woods Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
493 students
| Measure | Cardinal Elementary Eldon, Iowa | River Woods Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 654 | #639 of 654 |
| National rank | #10111 of 50,301 | #32974 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 495 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 86.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 39% |
| city | Eldon | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 38.5).
- •Cardinal Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 39%).
- •Cardinal Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 40%).
- •Cardinal Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 86.8%).
- •River Woods Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.0).
- •Cardinal Elementary is the larger school with 495 students compared with 493.
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 River Woods Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cardinal Elementary ranks higher (71.7 vs 38.5 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 River Woods Elementary School?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Eldon and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Elementary: 495. River Woods Elementary School: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Elementary and River Woods Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Cardinal Elementary is 396th of 654 and River Woods Elementary School is 639th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).