Cardinal Elementary School serves 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Attendance Zone: Cardinal Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Maquoketa, IA, encompassing approximately 172 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 16.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cardinal Elementary School's student population of 260 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
260 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cardinal Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
2%
7%
White
82%
70%
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
260 students attend Cardinal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cardinal Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 12:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cardinal Elementary School part of?
Cardinal Elementary School is part of Maquoketa Comm School District.
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