CARDINAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

820 E 29TH STREET
SO SIOUX CITY, NE 68776

432 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cardinal Elementary School, located at 820 E 29th Street in South Sioux City, Nebraska, serves as a key educational institution within the South Sioux City Community School District. As an elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for young students, typically covering grades K-5. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and personal development, aiming to prepare students for their future academic careers within the district.

The school plays an integral role in the diverse South Sioux City community, often reflecting the district’s commitment to inclusivity and student-centered growth. Cardinal Elementary typically offers a variety of programs designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of its student body, often incorporating modern educational resources and community-based initiatives. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, parents, and students, the school strives to create a safe and engaging atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic success for all children in the area.

432

Total Students

33.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CARDINAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	304
Black	29
Asian	14
Two or More	10
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
304 (70.4 %)
White
59 (13.7 %)
Black
29 (6.7 %)
Asian
14 (3.2 %)
Two or More
10 (2.3 %)
American Indian
10 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS
Phone:	(402)494-1662
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 53

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 61