CARDINAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Cardinal Junior High is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Cardinal Comm School District school district, located in Eldon, IA with about 244 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th 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 12 teachers, Cardinal Junior High has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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 Junior High is a public middle school located in Eldon, Iowa, serving as part of the Cardinal Community School District. Dedicated to the success of its students, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that fosters academic growth and personal development. By focusing on the unique needs of adolescents, the school aims to prepare students for the transition to high school through a well-rounded curriculum and a commitment to community values.
The school operates under the mascot of the "Comets" and maintains a strong connection to its local community in Wapello County. Through its official website, cardinalcomet.com, the district provides resources, school news, and updates for parents and students, highlighting its dedication to transparency and ongoing communication. Cardinal Junior High plays a central role in the district’s mission to equip students with the skills and character necessary to succeed in their future educational endeavors.
For more information, contact Cardinal Junior High at (641) 652-7531 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531
http://www.cardinalcomet.com
CARDINAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Eldon, IA with about 244 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Iowa
School Details
- School status:
- New
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cardinal Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 244
- Teachers:
- 12.63
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 244 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CARDINAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 91.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Black or African American
- 2.9%
- Female
- 51.2%
- Male
- 48.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.