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Cardinal Elementary School

820 E 29Th Street, So Sioux City, NE 68776, United States

+1 (402) 494-1662

4.2

Overall Rating

Location

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Cardinal Elementary School Overview

About This School

Cardinal Elementary School is a public elementary in So Sioux City, Nebraska, serving 424 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 37% in ELA and 47% in math. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 31 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $63,853. The student body at Cardinal Elementary School is 53% male and 47% female. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 70% Hispanic, 15% White, 7% Black, 2% Asian, and 1% Two or More Races.

424

Total Students

PK-5

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

31 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts37%

Mathematics47%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Dakota County

Students per Counselor

424:1

Cardinal Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

37%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 32%State Avg: 48%

47%

Mathematics

City Avg: 39%State Avg: 47%

N/A

Science

Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13.9:1

State Avg: 14.2:1

424

Students per Counselor

Cardinal Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$63,853

City Avg: $63,853

State Avg: $59,759

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor424:1

Cardinal Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

52.59%

Male

47.41%

Female

Total Enrollment: 424 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White15.33%

Hispanic69.58%

Asian2.36%

Black7.08%

Two or More Races1.42%

Native American2.12%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cardinal Elementary School

Q: What is Cardinal Elementary School?

A: Cardinal Elementary School is a elementary public located in So Sioux City.

Q: How many students attend Cardinal Elementary School?

A: Cardinal Elementary School has approximately 424 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Elementary School is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Cardinal Elementary School

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

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Cardinal Elementary School - So Sioux City, NE

Quick Facts about Cardinal Elementary School
School Name	Cardinal Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	820 E 29Th Street, So Sioux City, NE 68776, So Sioux City, NE
County	Dakota County
Phone	+1 (402) 494-1662
Total Students	424
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	31
Rating	4.2/10
ELA Proficiency	37%
Math Proficiency	47%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Cardinal Elementary School

What is Cardinal Elementary School?

Cardinal Elementary School is a elementary public located in So Sioux City.

How many students attend Cardinal Elementary School?

Cardinal Elementary School has approximately 424 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Elementary School is 13:1.

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