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Charter Oak-Ute Comm 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 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 166 students in Charter Oak-Ute 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 Charter Oak-Ute Comm 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
166 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Charter Oak-Ute Comm 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.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#263 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥80%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.1%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
14%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
90%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,795 is higher than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,512 is higher than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,795
$16,596
Spending / Student
$23,512
$16,167
Best Charter Oak-Ute Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charter Oak-ute Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
321 Main
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Charter Oak-ute Junior High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
321 Main St
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Gr: 6-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Charter Oak-Ute Comm School District?
Charter Oak-Ute Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 166 students.
What is the rank of Charter Oak-Ute Comm School District?
Charter Oak-Ute Comm School District is ranked #269 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 Comm School District?
90% of Charter Oak-Ute Comm School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Charter Oak-Ute Comm School District?
Charter Oak-Ute Comm 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 Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,512 is higher than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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