Cardinal Elementary School

650 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cardinal Elementary School is a public school located in Brownsburg, Indiana, serving students within the highly-regarded Brownsburg Community School Corporation. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both rigorous core instruction and character building. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Cardinal Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to the intermediate and middle school levels.

Beyond its focus on academics, Cardinal Elementary is recognized for its active school community and collaborative spirit. The school benefits from dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize individualized attention and the social-emotional growth of their students. With its convenient location on Hornaday Road and its integration into the broader Brownsburg community, the school serves as a central hub for families, maintaining a strong partnership between parents, educators, and the local neighborhood to ensure a positive and enriching school culture.

650

Total Students

40.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cardinal Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	337
Hispanic	72
Black	178
Asian	29
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

White
337 (51.8%)
Black
178 (27.4%)
Hispanic
72 (11.1%)
Two or More
33 (5.1%)
Asian
29 (4.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Brownsburg Community School Corp
Phone:	(317)852-1036
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 109