- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maquoketa, IA
Cardinal Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cardinal Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191851001061
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cardinal Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Maquoketa · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cardinal Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cardinal Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Maquoketa, IA.
School address
District: Maquoketa Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191851001061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Cardinal Elementary School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 191851001061 · Maquoketa, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 11.3:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Maquoketa Community High School (477 students)
Cardinal Elementary School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Cardinal Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maquoketa Comm
Maquoketa Community High School
477 students
- Maquoketa Midd
Maquoketa Middle School
315 students
- This school
Cardinal Elementary School
260 students
- Briggs Element
Briggs Elementary School
207 students
What this shows Cardinal Elementary School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cardinal Elementary School compares
Cardinal Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▲ 41% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 15% in Iowa - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,996
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Cardinal Elementary School is about as mixed as the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Maquoketa Comm School District reports $13,996 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cardinal Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maquoketa Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maquoketa Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Briggs Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cardinal Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cardinal Elementary School
How many students attend Cardinal Elementary School?
Cardinal Elementary School has 260 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maquoketa, IA. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cardinal Elementary School?
51.3% of students at Cardinal Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cardinal Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cardinal Elementary School is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Maquoketa, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cardinal Elementary School?
Cardinal Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cardinal Elementary School rank among public schools in Maquoketa?
By Resource Investment Index, Cardinal Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Maquoketa, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Maquoketa Comm School District?
Besides Cardinal Elementary School, Maquoketa Comm School District also operates Maquoketa Community High School (477 students), Maquoketa Middle School (315 students), and Briggs Elementary School (207 students). See the Maquoketa Comm School District district page for the complete list.