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3 schools in Eldon

Iowa · Public K-12

Inside Eldon (Iowa), 3 public K-12 schools enroll roughly 1,079 students, averaging 360 per campus.

7-year change in Eldon

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,079
+145 (+16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 91%
% Hispanic
7%
was 4%
% Black
0%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Cardinal ElementaryElementaryPK-04495
Cardinal High SchoolHigh09-12270
Cardinal Junior HighMiddle05-08314

About Eldon

Eldon, Iowa is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,079 students. By school count, it is a thinly populated city.

For a sense of the school types, the city covers 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Eldon has increased 16% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 934 students to 1,079. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment climbed from 4% to 7%.

On this page, the community for Eldon discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Eldon, Iowa?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Eldon, with a combined enrollment of about 1,079.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Eldon?
Eldon has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Eldon?
Cardinal Elementary is the largest public school in Eldon by enrollment, with approximately 495 students.
What school districts serve Eldon?
Eldon public schools are operated by Cardinal Comm School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Eldon cover?
Public schools in Eldon serve students from pre-K through grade 12.