Cardinal Elementary School serves 266 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 Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 266 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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Cardinal Elementary School's student population of 266 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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 0.47. 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
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
5%
7%
White
81%
71%
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
266 students attend Cardinal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Cardinal Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
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 (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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