Cardinal Elementary School

3590 S Hornaday Rd
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 540 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cardinal Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 5% in IN
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cardinal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Cardinal Elementary School's student population of 540 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
540 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Cardinal Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cardinal Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#72 out of 1755 schools
(Top 5%)
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69%
36%
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65%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
8%
14%
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Black
7%
13%
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White
76%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cardinal Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cardinal Elementary School's ranking?
Cardinal Elementary School is ranked #72 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Cardinal Elementary School often compared to?
Cardinal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Cardinal Elementary School?
540 students attend Cardinal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Cardinal Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cardinal Elementary School?
Cardinal Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cardinal Elementary School offer ?
Cardinal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cardinal Elementary School part of?
Cardinal Elementary School is part of Brownsburg Community School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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