Cardinal Comm School District

Located at 4045 Ashland Rd in Eldon, Iowa, Cardinal Community School District is an open, traditional public school system serving a distant rural community within the broader Ottumwa metropolitan region. As an independent, non-charter district, Cardinal operates three public schools that deliver a seamless learning experience across a full educational range, starting from pre-kindergarten and continuing through the 12th grade. Community members, families, and educational researchers can connect with the administration directly at (641) 652-7531 or learn more about district initiatives via its official web portal at cardinalcomet.com.

The district educates a total student body of 1,079 learners, balanced between 537 female and 542 male students. Enrollment begins with a strong early childhood foundation of 114 pre-kindergarten students and maintains steady cohort sizes across the elementary, middle, and high school grades. The student population includes 957 White students, 77 Hispanic students, 36 students identifying with two or more races, 4 Black students, 4 Pacific Islander students, and 1 Asian student. To ensure a supportive learning environment, Cardinal maintains a comprehensive workforce totaling 393.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, comprising 169.9 FTE dedicated teachers, 68.15 FTE instructional aides, and 155.15 FTE support personnel dedicated to academic instruction and district operations.