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Cardinal Elementary

5414 Hwy 16, Eldon, IA 52554, United States

+1 (641) 652-3591

6.0

Overall Rating

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Cardinal Elementary Overview

About This School

Cardinal Elementary is a public elementary in Eldon, Iowa, serving 495 students in grades PK-4. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 57% in ELA and 62% in math. The school maintains a 12:1 student-teacher ratio with 38 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $54,815. One counselor is available to support the student body. The student population at Cardinal Elementary is 52% male and 48% female. Regarding ethnicity, the school is 89% White, 8% Hispanic, and 3% Two or More Races.

495

Total Students

PK-4

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

38 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts57%

Mathematics62%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-4

County

Wapello County

Students per Counselor

495:1

Cardinal Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

57%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 61%State Avg: 70%

62%

Mathematics

City Avg: 53%State Avg: 65%

N/A

Science

Class Information

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13.7:1

State Avg: 14.5:1

495

Students per Counselor

Cardinal Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$54,815

City Avg: $54,815

State Avg: $66,994

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio12:1

Students per Counselor495:1

Cardinal Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

52.32%

Male

47.68%

Female

Total Enrollment: 495 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White88.69%

Hispanic7.68%

Asian0%

Black0.2%

Two or More Races3.23%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cardinal Elementary

Q: What is Cardinal Elementary?

A: Cardinal Elementary is a elementary public located in Eldon.

Q: How many students attend Cardinal Elementary?

A: Cardinal Elementary has approximately 495 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Elementary is 12:1.

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Detailed Information about Cardinal Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Cardinal Elementary - Eldon, IA

Quick Facts about Cardinal Elementary
School Name	Cardinal Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-4
Location	5414 Hwy 16, Eldon, IA 52554, Eldon, IA
County	Wapello County
Phone	+1 (641) 652-3591
Total Students	495
Student-Teacher Ratio	12:1
Full-Time Teachers	38
Rating	6/10
ELA Proficiency	57%
Math Proficiency	62%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Cardinal Elementary

What is Cardinal Elementary?

Cardinal Elementary is a elementary public located in Eldon.

How many students attend Cardinal Elementary?

Cardinal Elementary has approximately 495 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Elementary is 12:1.

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