Overview
Cardinal Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–4 in Eldon, Iowa. The school enrolls 495 students. It is part of the Cardinal Comm School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Iowa state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–4
DistrictCardinal Comm School District
County19179
CityEldon
ZIP52554
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID190624001975
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment495
White88.7%
Hispanic / Latino7.7%
Black / African American0.2%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races3.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %64%
State Avg42%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)