How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cardinal High School | Ottumwa High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Eldon, IA | Ottumwa, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 270 | 910 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.7:1 | 16.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.7% | 34.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cardinal High School | Ottumwa High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,118 | $12,314 |
| District | Cardinal Community School District | Ottumwa Community School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cardinal High School | Ottumwa High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91.5% | 48.5% |
| African American | 0.4% | 10.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.6% | 31.6% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 6.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.2% | 1.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cardinal High School | Ottumwa High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 5 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 363:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.4% | 36.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 8 | 33 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.