Cardinal Community School District, Iowa

Cardinal Community School District is a unified school district in 4 counties, Iowa, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 3,285 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 145 sq mi (376 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,285 ± 333
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Wapello County74% of the district’s landVan Buren County11% of the district’s landJefferson County9% of the district’s landDavis County7% of the district’s land
Land area
145 sq mi (376 km²)
Median household income
$62,143 ± $7,049
Median home value
$136,000 ± $23,946
Water area
2.11 sq mi (5.48 km²)
State
Iowa
Census code (GEOID)
1906240
Coordinates (central point)
40.948871, -92.247139

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Cardinal Community School District, largest first

  1. Agency Township1,085 people
  2. Washington Township1,065 people
  3. Keokuk Township772 people
  4. Eldon (city)726 people
  5. Batavia (city)536 people
  6. Agency (city)435 people
  7. Pleasant Township241 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Ottumwa Community School District11 mi west
  2. Pekin Community School District16 mi north
  3. Davis County Community School District16 mi southwest
  4. Fairfield Community School District17 mi east
  5. Van Buren County Community School District22 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Cardinal Community School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Cardinal Community School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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