Cardinal Elementary School

Summary:

Cardinal Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 541 students from kindergarten to 5th grade in Brownsburg, Indiana. The school is part of the highly-ranked Brownsburg Community School Corporation, which is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Cardinal Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Math proficiency on the ILEARN standardized test, with 69.25% and 71.74% of students scoring proficient or better, respectively, in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is relatively low, ranging from 8.3% to 9.2% over the past three years, and its free and reduced lunch rate of 23.89% to 33.46% is lower than some nearby schools. While Cardinal's academic performance is slightly lower than the highest-ranked schools in the Brownsburg area, such as Brown Elementary and White Lick Elementary, it still outperforms the nearby Robey Elementary School, which is part of the MSD Wayne Township district.

Cardinal Elementary School's diverse student population, with 73.75% White, 8.87% African American, and 10.35% Hispanic students, is more representative of the surrounding community compared to some of the other nearby schools. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate is slightly higher than schools like Delaware Trail Elementary, which has a rate below 7%. Overall, Cardinal Elementary School is a high-performing and diverse elementary school that provides a strong academic foundation for its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3590 S Hornaday Rd
       Brownsburg, IN  46112


(317) 852-1036

District: Brownsburg Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
52nd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,205 Help


Students who attend Cardinal Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Brownsburg West Middle School
High:    Brownsburg High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  541

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.8%
Hispanic:
10.4%
African American:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cardinal Elementary School ranks better than 94.9% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Brownsburg Community School Corp District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.48. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Cardinal Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Brownsburg Community School Corp District. Racial makeup is: White (73.8%), Hispanic (10.4%), African American (8.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cardinal Elementary School is 15.4, which is the 2nd best among 7 elementary schools in the Brownsburg Community School Corp District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cardinal Elementary School is $9,205, which is the 3rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Brownsburg Community School Corp District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cardinal Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Brownsburg Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Brownsburg Community School Corp 4th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cardinal Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.75 34th 326 89.6%
2005 80.06 122nd 959 87.3%
2006 76.54 168th 961 82.5%
2007 72.76 227th 985 77.0%
2008 71.38 249th 996 75.0%
2009 67.86 325th 1003 67.6%
2010 66.26 357th 1009 64.6%
2011 62.11 441st 1025 57.0%
2012 74.33 231st 1015 77.2%
2013 68.73 326th 1035 68.5%
2014 77.99 161st 1036 84.5%
2015 89.68 45th 1040 95.7%
2016 88.64 49th 1046 95.3%
2017 91.55 28th 1033 97.3%
2018 93.83 12th 1027 98.8%
2019 96.89 4th 1031 99.6%
2021 90.92 64th 1016 93.7%
2022 94.63 27th 1020 97.4%
2023 91.02 58th 1016 94.3%
2024 92.48 52nd 1010 94.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Cardinal Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 653 0 8 13 3 n/a n/a 0 677
2003 653 0 8 13 3 n/a n/a 0 677
2004 609 6 12 16 3 n/a n/a 0 646
2005 628 5 12 17 4 n/a n/a 0 666
2006 541 8 13 21 4 n/a n/a 0 587
2007 530 8 12 21 4 n/a n/a 13 588
2008 551 18 12 30 4 n/a n/a 15 630
2009 460 9 6 10 2 n/a n/a 15 502
2010 498 9 9 14 2 n/a n/a 11 543
2011 498 16 10 34 1 0 16 0 575
2012 499 19 11 37 1 0 21 0 588
2013 448 24 9 43 1 0 25 0 550
2014 419 15 8 41 0 0 21 0 504
2015 537 10 12 34 0 0 28 0 621
2016 516 11 9 38 1 0 23 0 598
2017 480 15 7 40 1 0 26 0 569
2018 503 16 5 42 0 0 28 0 594
2019 479 20 8 37 0 0 37 0 581
2020 488 34 9 38 0 0 35 0 604
2021 573 141 48 72 1 0 76 0 911
2022 410 38 5 44 1 1 41 0 540
2023 399 48 5 56 1 0 32 0 541

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cardinal Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 677 33.6 20.1 12.3
2003 677 33.6 20.1 12.3
2004 646 36.0 17.9 15.9
2005 666 36.0 18.5 17.3
2006 587 30.9 19.0 17.9
2007 588 n/a n/a 23.5
2008 630 34.2 18.4 26.5
2009 502 26.5 18.9 26.3
2010 543 28.0 19.3 28.9
2011 575 26.4 21.7 29.2
2012 588 30.0 19.6 32.3
2013 550 35.0 15.7 33.3
2014 504 31.0 16.2 34.5
2015 621 36.0 17.2 28.5
2016 598 33.0 18.1 27.4
2017 569 33.2 17.1 29
2018 594 32.1 18.4 32.2
2019 581 34.0 17.0 29.1
2020 604 36.6 16.4 28.6
2021 911 44.0 20.7 30
2022 540 34.5 15.6 23.9
2023 541 35.0 15.4 33.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cardinal Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 677 33.6 20.1 12.3
2003 677 33.6 20.1 12.3
2004 646 36.0 17.9 15.9
2005 666 36.0 18.5 17.3
2006 587 30.9 19.0 17.9
2007 588 n/a n/a 23.5
2008 630 34.2 18.4 26.5
2009 502 26.5 18.9 26.3
2010 543 28.0 19.3 28.9
2011 575 26.4 21.7 29.2
2012 588 30.0 19.6 32.3
2013 550 35.0 15.7 33.3
2014 504 31.0 16.2 34.5
2015 621 36.0 17.2 28.5
2016 598 33.0 18.1 27.4
2017 569 33.2 17.1 29
2018 594 32.1 18.4 32.2
2019 581 34.0 17.0 29.1
2020 604 36.6 16.4 28.6
2021 911 44.0 20.7 30
2022 540 34.5 15.6 23.9
2023 541 35.0 15.4 33.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cardinal Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $240 (3.3%) $7,072 (96.7%) $7,313
2020 $255 (3.2%) $7,783 (96.8%) $8,038
2021 $184 (2.9%) $6,123 (97.1%) $6,308
2022 $322 (3.5%) $8,882 (96.5%) $9,205

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cardinal Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 58th of 1016 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cardinal Elementary School)82.860.9
 21.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brownsburg Community School Corp)76.268.7
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Cardinal Elementary School)85.165.2
 19.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Brownsburg Community School Corp)86.579.8
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cardinal Elementary School)83.569.9
 13.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Brownsburg Community School Corp)78.170.8
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Cardinal Elementary School)91.874.3
 17.5%
   4th Grade Math (Brownsburg Community School Corp)8678.1
 7.9%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Cardinal Elementary School)74.162
 12.2%
   4th Grade Science (Brownsburg Community School Corp)68.559.8
 8.7%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cardinal Elementary School)84.766.3
 18.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Brownsburg Community School Corp)78.571.2
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Cardinal Elementary School)88.875.5
 13.3%
   5th Grade Math (Brownsburg Community School Corp)85.276
 9.2%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Cardinal Elementary School)79.658.2
 21.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Brownsburg Community School Corp)70.562
 8.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students581541
 6.9%
African American2048
 140%
American Indian01
Asian85
 37.5%
Hispanic3756
 51.4%
Pacific Islander00
White479399
 16.7%
Two or More Races3732
 13.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.1%33.5%
 4.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cardinal Elementary School

Students at Cardinal Elementary School are 74% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% African American, 6% Two or more races.

Students who attend Cardinal Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brownsburg West Middle School
High : Brownsburg High School

Yes. Cardinal Elementary School ranks in the top 5.1% of Indiana elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 541 students attended Cardinal Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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