Cardinal Junior High

Cardinal Comm School District
4045 Ashland Road
Eldon, IA 52554
284 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
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.
284
Total Students
18.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    248 (87.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (6.3 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (4.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Cardinal Comm School District
Phone: (641)652-7531
Website: http://www.cardinalcomet.com
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 151
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 40

* 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
Grade 5 78
Grade 6 78
Grade 7 65
Grade 8 63
Gender Ratio