Cardinal Elementary School serves 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cardinal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cardinal Elementary School's student population of 276 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cardinal Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
2%
7%
White
81%
73%
Hawaiian
6%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cardinal Elementary School often compared to?
Cardinal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Easton Valley Elementary School, Bellevue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Cardinal Elementary School?
276 students attend Cardinal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Cardinal Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cardinal Elementary School offer ?
Cardinal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cardinal Elementary School part of?
Cardinal Elementary School is part of Maquoketa Comm School District.
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