Cardinal Elementary

Summary:

Cardinal Elementary is a public elementary school in Richmond, Virginia, serving 871 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Richmond City Public Schools district, which is ranked 113 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Cardinal Elementary faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance and a student population that is predominantly Hispanic (84.16%) and from low-income families (98.51% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch). The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are well below the state and district averages, with only 26.52% of 3rd-grade students proficient in English Reading, compared to 66.88% statewide and 46.34% in the district. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 17.1 to 18.1 over the past three years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Swansboro Elementary, Cardinal Elementary is among the lowest-performing in the area. However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with English Language Learners ranking in the top 50% of Virginia elementary schools, suggesting the school may be more effective in supporting the needs of this particular group. Despite increased spending per student, from $6,601 in 2019-2020 to $7,376 in 2020-2021, the school's academic outcomes have not improved, indicating the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by the Cardinal Elementary community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1745 Catalina Dr
       Richmond, VA  23224-4899


(804) 780-5082

District: Richmond City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1095th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,376 Help


Students who attend Cardinal Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Thomas C. Boushall Middle
High:    Franklin Military Academy
    Open High
    Richmond Community High
    Richmond High School for the Arts

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  871

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
84.2%
African American:
13.2%
White:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.5% Help


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Compare Details Cardinal Elementary ranks worse than 98.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 21st among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Richmond City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.69. (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 has the largest elementary school student body size in the Richmond City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cardinal Elementary is $7,376. 24 elementary schools in the Richmond City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cardinal Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cardinal Elementary 1095th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Cardinal Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Richmond City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond City Public Schools 113th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cardinal Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cardinal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 32.70 842nd 1062 20.7%
2006 28.47 916th 1071 14.5%
2007 11.63 1052nd 1083 2.9%
2008 11.89 1046th 1081 3.2%
2009 2.64 1078th 1082 0.4%
2010 42.41 789th 1113 29.1%
2011 45.93 697th 1117 37.6%
2012 40.50 778th 1117 30.3%
2013 29.66 886th 1120 20.9%
2014 28.79 900th 1110 18.9%
2015 15.92 1009th 1100 8.3%
2016 5.72 1075th 1096 1.9%
2017 2.54 1084th 1099 1.4%
2018 5.23 1064th 1097 3.0%
2019 0.94 1094th 1105 1.0%
2021 3.34 1084th 1103 1.7%
2022 1.62 1102nd 1109 0.6%
2023 2.49 1101st 1114 1.2%
2024 3.69 1095th 1114 1.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cardinal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.61 246th 300 18.0%
2024 22.19 259th 306 15.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cardinal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.89 897th 1036 13.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Cardinal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 1.51 1098th 1100 0.2%
2024 2.49 1090th 1098 0.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Cardinal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.29 1071st 1093 2.0%
2024 5.51 1073rd 1101 2.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Cardinal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.37 359th 588 38.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cardinal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.99 552nd 564 2.1%
2024 8.51 555th 580 4.3%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Cardinal Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 474 474
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 475 475
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 530 530
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 545 545
1993 50 416 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1994 44 422 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1995 33 507 1 22 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1996 33 507 1 22 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1997 39 525 1 29 1 n/a n/a 0 595
1998 41 576 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1999 31 543 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2000 20 427 0 41 0 n/a n/a -4 484
2001 12 451 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2002 10 379 0 65 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2003 10 379 0 65 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2004 12 370 3 59 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2005 11 357 1 50 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2006 5 390 0 86 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2007 3 357 1 102 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2008 5 346 3 99 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2009 7 315 2 108 0 n/a n/a 3 435
2010 9 271 2 147 0 n/a n/a 5 434
2011 10 209 0 211 0 1 1 0 432
2012 15 195 1 266 0 1 1 0 479
2013 13 216 0 313 0 2 1 0 545
2014 2 95 1 384 0 0 1 0 483
2015 8 89 2 429 0 0 4 0 532
2016 11 96 2 475 0 0 5 0 589
2017 12 83 4 541 0 0 0 0 640
2018 8 80 5 545 0 0 3 0 641
2019 10 77 5 576 0 0 2 0 670
2020 17 57 4 661 0 0 0 0 739
2021 14 127 5 656 0 0 5 0 807
2022 17 127 1 701 0 1 7 0 854
2023 14 115 1 733 0 1 7 0 871

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 474 24.1 19.6 n/a
1990 475 24.5 19.3 n/a
1991 530 24.1 21.9 n/a
1992 545 24.5 22.2 n/a
1993 472 26.6 17.7 n/a
1994 482 27.5 n/a 56.8
1995 563 n/a 0.0 75
1996 563 n/a 0.0 75
1997 595 n/a 0.0 66.9
1998 651 n/a 0.0 70.5
1999 601 32.0 18.8 77.5
2000 484 n/a 0.0 75.2
2001 515 33.0 15.6 70.5
2002 454 34.0 13.4 78.2
2003 454 34.0 13.4 78.2
2004 444 28.0 15.9 85.4
2005 419 27.0 15.5 84.5
2006 481 33.0 14.6 90.9
2007 463 41.0 11.3 86.2
2008 453 25.0 18.1 84.8
2009 435 31.0 14.0 81.7
2010 434 31.0 14.0 87.9
2011 432 31.0 13.9 82.9
2012 479 32.1 14.9 82.3
2013 545 30.0 18.1 89.5
2014 483 26.0 18.5 88.4
2015 532 27.0 19.7 95.5
2016 589 25.0 23.5 97.3
2017 640 32.0 20.0 98.1
2018 641 38.0 16.8 99.5
2019 670 37.0 18.1 98.5
2020 739 37.0 19.9 99.5
2021 807 47.0 17.1 n/a
2022 854 47.0 18.1 86.1
2023 871 50.0 17.4 98.5

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 474 24.1 19.6 n/a
1990 475 24.5 19.3 n/a
1991 530 24.1 21.9 n/a
1992 545 24.5 22.2 n/a
1993 472 26.6 17.7 n/a
1994 482 27.5 n/a 56.8
1995 563 n/a 0.0 75
1996 563 n/a 0.0 75
1997 595 n/a 0.0 66.9
1998 651 n/a 0.0 70.5
1999 601 32.0 18.8 77.5
2000 484 n/a 0.0 75.2
2001 515 33.0 15.6 70.5
2002 454 34.0 13.4 78.2
2003 454 34.0 13.4 78.2
2004 444 28.0 15.9 85.4
2005 419 27.0 15.5 84.5
2006 481 33.0 14.6 90.9
2007 463 41.0 11.3 86.2
2008 453 25.0 18.1 84.8
2009 435 31.0 14.0 81.7
2010 434 31.0 14.0 87.9
2011 432 31.0 13.9 82.9
2012 479 32.1 14.9 82.3
2013 545 30.0 18.1 89.5
2014 483 26.0 18.5 88.4
2015 532 27.0 19.7 95.5
2016 589 25.0 23.5 97.3
2017 640 32.0 20.0 98.1
2018 641 38.0 16.8 99.5
2019 670 37.0 18.1 98.5
2020 739 37.0 19.9 99.5
2021 807 47.0 17.1 n/a
2022 854 47.0 18.1 86.1
2023 871 50.0 17.4 98.5

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $403 (6.1%) $6,236 (93.9%) $6,639
2020 $463 (7.0%) $6,138 (93.0%) $6,601
2021 $369 (5.0%) $7,007 (95.0%) $7,376

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cardinal Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1094th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1101st of 1114 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cardinal Elementary)4331.6
 11.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richmond City Public Schools)6142
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Cardinal Elementary)2118.8
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Richmond City Public Schools)5040.1
 9.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cardinal Elementary)5829.4
 28.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Richmond City Public Schools)6545.9
 19.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Cardinal Elementary)4417.8
 26.2%
   4th Grade English Reading (Richmond City Public Schools)5647.2
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cardinal Elementary)5043.6
 6.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Richmond City Public Schools)6541.3
 23.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Cardinal Elementary)5737.6
 19.4%
   5th Grade Science (Richmond City Public Schools)6139.4
 21.6%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Cardinal Elementary)4132.9
 8.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Richmond City Public Schools)6246
 16%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students670871
 30%
African American77115
 49.4%
American Indian00
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic576733
 27.3%
Pacific Islander01
White1014
 40%
Two or More Races27
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.5%98.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 871 students attended Cardinal Elementary.

Cardinal Elementary ranks in the bottom 1.7% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students at Cardinal Elementary are 84% Hispanic, 13% African American, 2% White.


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