CARDINAL ELEMENTARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cardinal Elementary Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cardinal Comm School District school district, located in Eldon, IA with about 476 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Cardinal Elementary Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Cardinal Elementary School, located at 5414 Hwy 16 in Eldon, Iowa, serves as a primary educational hub for the Cardinal Community School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the surrounding area. As part of a smaller school district, Cardinal Elementary typically emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where teachers and staff can provide more personalized attention to student development, social-emotional learning, and foundational academic skills.

The school operates within the broader context of the Cardinal Community School District, which aims to prepare students for success by blending traditional instruction with modern educational tools. Being located in Eldon, the school serves as a central point for local families, often acting as a community anchor that coordinates educational programming and school-based activities designed to engage both students and parents. Overall, Cardinal Elementary is dedicated to cultivating a safe and productive environment that encourages curiosity and academic growth in its elementary-aged population.

For more information, contact Cardinal Elementary Elementary at (641) 652-3591 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.