Top Rankings
Cardinal Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,069 students in Cardinal Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Cardinal Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
1,069 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Cardinal Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#293 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
68%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.45
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
12%
# Black Students
9 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
954 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
89%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
125
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
74
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
84
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
78
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
78
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
78
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
79
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
64
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
62
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
66
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
72
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
74
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
63
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
72
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,286 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,350 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,286
$16,392
Spending / Student
$11,350
$15,968
Best Cardinal Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cardinal Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5414 Hwy 16
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-3591
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-3591
Grades: PK-4
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
Cardinal Junior High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4045 Ashland Road
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531
Grades: 5-8
| 271 students
Rank: #33.
Cardinal High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4045 Ashland Rd
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cardinal Comm School District?
Cardinal Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,069 students.
What is the rank of Cardinal Comm School District?
Cardinal Comm School District is ranked #292 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cardinal Comm School District?
89% of Cardinal Comm School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cardinal Comm School District?
Cardinal Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Cardinal Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,350 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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