How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cardinal Comm School District | Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Eldon, Iowa | Clarion, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 1,074 | 1,071 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 14:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cardinal Comm School District | Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,118 | $13,007 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| State Revenue | 39.0% | 42.1% |
| Local Revenue | 48.9% | 46.3% |
Cardinal Comm School District
Federal State Local
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cardinal Comm School District | Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.8% | 54.6% |
| African American | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.0% | 42.1% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.8% | 50.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cardinal Comm School District | Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 392:1 | 261.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.0% | 16.2% |
School Types
Cardinal Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.