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Cardinal Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School

Should you attend Cardinal Elementary School or Lincoln Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cardinal Elementary School
3590 S Hornaday Rd
Brownsburg, IN 46112
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Lincoln Elementary School
4807 Bulldog Way
Brownsburg, IN 46112
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 590 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 559 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
590 students
559 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cardinal Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lincoln Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cardinal Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lincoln Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cardinal Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lincoln Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brownsburg Community School Corp School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brownsburg Community School Corp School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#25 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 5%)
#57 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cardinal Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lincoln Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
73%
(Top 5% in IN)(22-23 School Year Data)
79%
(Top 5% in IN)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cardinal Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brownsburg Community School Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brownsburg Community School Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 5% in IN)
64%
(Top 10% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cardinal Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brownsburg Community School Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brownsburg Community School Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in IN)
60-64%
(Top 10% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cardinal Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Brownsburg Community School Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Brownsburg Community School Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cardinal Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lincoln Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
86
81
Grade 1 Students
94
90
Grade 2 Students
100
87
Grade 3 Students
100
106
Grade 4 Students
94
105
Grade 5 Students
116
90

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cardinal Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Brownsburg Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lincoln Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Brownsburg Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cardinal Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brownsburg Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lincoln Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brownsburg Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
21%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cardinal Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brownsburg Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lincoln Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brownsburg Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
60%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cardinal Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brownsburg Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lincoln Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brownsburg Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cardinal Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Brownsburg Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lincoln Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Brownsburg Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cardinal Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brownsburg Community School Corp School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brownsburg Community School Corp School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cardinal Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brownsburg Community School Corp School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lincoln Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brownsburg Community School Corp School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cardinal Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brownsburg Community School Corp School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lincoln Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brownsburg Community School Corp School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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