The top reported proficiency rate is 68% in English language arts. The lowest is 54% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Cardinal Elementary School
Cardinal Elementary School, serving kindergarten through fifth grade, is part of the Brownsburg Community School Corporation, a fast-growing suburban district west of Indianapolis. The school sits within a town that has been recognized as one of the state's fastest-growing communities, with a rising population, a stable housing market, and a growing industrial corridor. The district recently secured voter approval for both a capital projects referendum focused on safety and security upgrades at its high school and middle school, and an operating referendum that provides recurring funding for teacher compensation and class size management, signaling a community that has invested directly in its schools.
Cardinal Elementary itself is a regular public school with an enrollment that is moderate for an elementary building. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The student body is predominantly white, with Black students making up a meaningful share and smaller populations of Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students. The school does not appear to operate as a magnet or charter, and Title I status was not listed.
On state assessments, Cardinal Elementary posted proficiency rates that place it in the top quartile among the county's districts, meaning it scores above the midpoint across tested subjects and grades. This is a notable strength. In math, roughly two-thirds of students met the proficient or above threshold. In English language arts, a similar share of students performed at that level. Science results, which reflect a smaller tested group of students in the grade that takes that exam, were at a comparable rate. Social studies, tested only in fifth grade, saw just over half of students reach proficiency. For a parent looking at these results, the school shows a solid academic profile that is stronger than many of its county peers, particularly in math and ELA, though the social studies outcome is softer and may be worth discussing with the school.
Because this is an elementary school, there is no graduation rate to report, and chronic absenteeism data was not available. The school environment section did not include information on discipline, staffing ratios, or course access, so those details remain unknown from the available data.
The town of Brownsburg provides context that matters for families. It is car-oriented, with a historic Main Street area, a trail network, and a growing industrial and distribution corridor anchored by the Ronald Reagan Parkway. Major employers include manufacturing and logistics firms as well as three hospitals. The school district's schools are spread across town rather than clustered on one campus. The housing market, for the zip code area associated with the school, reflects home values and rents that are above the state average, and typical mortgage costs are higher than average rents, which may inform a family's financial planning.
For a parent or resident, Cardinal Elementary offers a reasonably strong academic starting point within a district that has shown financial commitment from its voters. The school's performance on state tests is a clear strength relative to other Hendricks County districts. The setting is suburban and growing, with the trade-offs that come with a car-dependent town: spread-out schools, a developing commercial base, and a housing market that has been rising. The student body is economically diverse, and while the school is not in the highest-proficiency tier statewide, it sits comfortably above the middle of its county peers. A parent moving to the area or evaluating this school would have solid reason to consider it a dependable option, while noting that the softer social studies results and the absence of staffing and discipline data leave some questions open that a conversation with the school could answer.
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