Eisenhower Elementary School vs. Cardinal Elementary School
Should you attend Eisenhower Elementary School or Cardinal Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Cardinal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 248 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Eisenhower Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cardinal Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-4
Total Students
248 students
495 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
38 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#458 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#835 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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114
Kindergarten Students
36
74
Grade 1 Students
42
81
Grade 2 Students
39
67
Grade 3 Students
43
75
Grade 4 Students
43
84
Grade 5 Students
45
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
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% Hispanic
12%
8%
% Black
6%
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% White
72%
89%
% Hawaiian
7%
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% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.20
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
11%