Chariton Comm School District

140 East Albia Road
Chariton, IA 50049
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Chariton Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,199 students in Chariton Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Chariton Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
1,199 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Chariton Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IA)
#259 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Chariton Comm   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
57%
64%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chariton Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
65%
68%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chariton Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Chariton Comm   School District and public school graduation rate of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.45
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%
# Black Students
4 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
1,119 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
93%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
99
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
89
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
79
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
92
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
98
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
91
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
94
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
97
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
114
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
94
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
91
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
81
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,089 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,069 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$8,262 MM
This chart display total revenue of Chariton Comm   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$16 MM
$8,048 MM
This chart display total spending of Chariton Comm   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,089
$16,392
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Chariton Comm   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,069
$15,968
This chart display average spending per public school student in Chariton Comm   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Chariton Comm School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chariton Middle School
Math: 63% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 N 16th
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5114
Grades: 6-8
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Chariton High School
Math: 57% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 N Grand
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5066
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Van Allen Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1129 Ashland
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5047
Grades: 3-5
| 270 students
Rank: n/an/a
1215 Linden Ave
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-4712
Grades: K-2
| 267 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chariton Comm School District?
Chariton Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,199 students.
What is the rank of Chariton Comm School District?
Chariton Comm School District is ranked #264 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chariton Comm School District?
93% of Chariton Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chariton Comm School District?
Chariton Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Chariton Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,069 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 57% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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