Very Good
#266 of 967 schools in NE
Top 27% in state
Cardinal Elementary School
Elementary School · So Sioux City Community Schs · So Sioux City, NE
A So Sioux City Community Schs elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
820 E 29TH STREET, So Sioux City, NE 68776
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cardinal Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- County Safety: Average356/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,686
Median home value
$161,100
Median rent
$1,069/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
58.2%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68776; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E N Swett Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK | 0.5 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Covington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Harney Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| St Michael SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 162 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
So Sioux City Community Schs
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,558NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cardinal Elementary School is listed in SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cardinal Elementary School
Cardinal Elementary School is a public elementary school in So Sioux City, NE, part of So Sioux City Community Schs, serving approximately 434 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #266 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 5th.
How many students attend Cardinal Elementary School?
Cardinal Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Elementary School is 13.2:1. 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 NE?
Cardinal Elementary School ranks #266 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Cardinal Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cardinal Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cardinal Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cardinal Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
67.1% 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 434
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Dakota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (402) 494-1662
- Area population (ZIP 68776)
- 15,034
- Area median age
- 31.1
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 68776; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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