Cardinal Comm School District
School District · Eldon, Iowa
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,107
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,107
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Evaluating Cardinal Comm School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cardinal Comm School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Cardinal Junior High
Eldon · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cardinal High School
Eldon · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cardinal Elementary
Eldon · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Iowa rank
#115 of 310
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Iowa avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,118
$904 vs Iowa median
District size
1,107 students
Larger than Iowa median
The short answer
Cardinal Comm School District ranks #115 of 310 Iowa districts by overall school rating. Cardinal Comm School District's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cardinal Junior High (7.7/10), Cardinal High School (7.0/10), and Cardinal Elementary (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Cardinal Comm School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardinal Junior High | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Cardinal High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Cardinal Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cardinal Comm School District
Cardinal Comm School District is a Eldon, Iowa school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,107 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. District-level spending was $12,118 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Cardinal Comm School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cardinal Junior High, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Cardinal Comm School District students show an average math proficiency of 62.9% and ELA proficiency of 66.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Cardinal Comm School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cardinal Comm School District with test data.
Schools in Cardinal Comm School District
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Iowa
- City
- Eldon
- Total Enrollment
- 1,107
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- District spending per student
- $12,118NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cardinal Comm School District?
Cardinal Comm School District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cardinal Comm School District?
The average composite rating for Cardinal Comm School District is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Cardinal Comm School District?
Cardinal Comm School District's district-level spending was $12,118 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cardinal Comm School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cardinal Comm School District is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cardinal Comm School District?
Cardinal Junior High is the highest-rated school in Cardinal Comm School District with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Cardinal Comm School District?
Across schools in Cardinal Comm School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cardinal Comm School District compare to other districts in Iowa?
Cardinal Comm School District has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Iowa by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.1%
How we rate schools
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- College Comm School District (10)
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- Muscatine Comm School District (9)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Iowa Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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