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#535 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 42% in state
Based on limited data
Cardinal Elementary School
Elementary School · Maquoketa Comm School District · Maquoketa, IA
A Maquoketa Comm School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
1003 Pershing Road, Maquoketa, IA 52060
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cardinal Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,289/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Maquoketa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,528
Median home value
$148,700
Median rent
$746/mo
College educated
16.6%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 125 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Maquoketa Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,346NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cardinal Elementary School is listed in Maquoketa Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cardinal Elementary School
Cardinal Elementary School is a public elementary school in Maquoketa, IA, part of Maquoketa Comm School District, serving approximately 266 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #535 of 1,280 schools in IA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cardinal Elementary School
What grades does Cardinal Elementary School serve?
Cardinal Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Cardinal Elementary School?
Cardinal Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cardinal Elementary School rank in IA?
Cardinal Elementary School ranks #535 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Cardinal Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cardinal Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Cardinal Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cardinal Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cardinal Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cardinal Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cardinal Elementary School?
65.4% of students at Cardinal Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 266
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (563) 652-5157
- Area population (ZIP 52060)
- 8,139
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52060; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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