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Cardinal High School

PublicDarajooyinka 9–12
Eldon, Iowa · Cardinal Comm School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Ardayda 277
ST ratio 12.6:1
FRL48%
Title INo
Cardinal
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 356
277
Total Enrollment
State avg: 42%
48%+6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Cardinal High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Eldon, Iowa. The school enrolls 277 students. It is part of the Cardinal Comm School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Iowa state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

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SectorPublic
Nooca Dugsiga —
Heerka Heerka High
Grade Span9–12
Degmada Degmada Cardinal Comm School District
County19179
Magaalada CityEldon
ZIP52554
Dugsiga Charter School No
Dugsiga Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID190624000211

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment277
White90.6%
Hispanic / Latino4.7%
Black / African American1.8%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Two or More Races2.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
90.6%
Hispanic
4.7%
Black
1.8%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
2.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %48%
State Avg42%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)