Charter Oak-Ute Community School District

321 Main St
Charter Oak, IA 51439-0077
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Charter Oak-Ute Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 171 students in Charter Oak-Ute Community 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 Charter Oak-Ute Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
171 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Charter Oak-Ute Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#263 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
68%
68%
60-64%
70%
50-59%
63%
(16-17)
≥80%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
92%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,982 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,825 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,982
$16,468
Spending / Student
$22,825
$16,042

Best Charter Oak-Ute Community School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charter Oak-ute Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
321 Main
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Gr: PK-5 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Charter Oak-ute Junior High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
321 Main St
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Gr: 6-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Charter Oak-Ute Community School District?
Charter Oak-Ute Community School District manages 2 public schools serving 171 students.
What is the rank of Charter Oak-Ute Community School District?
Charter Oak-Ute Community School District is ranked #268 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Charter Oak-Ute Community School District?
92% of Charter Oak-Ute Community School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Charter Oak-Ute Community School District?
Charter Oak-Ute Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Charter Oak-Ute Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,825 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 171 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥80%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 68% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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