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Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School

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Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School ranks 389 th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

389^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 32% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 110 students in grades PK-5 in Charter Oak, Iowa, which is part of the Charter Oak-Ute Community School District.

Over the past decade, the school's performance has fluctuated significantly, with its statewide ranking ranging from as high as 93rd out of 574 Iowa elementary schools to as low as 502nd out of 603. Its SchoolDigger rating has also varied from 4 stars to 1 star, indicating considerable changes in academic achievement. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has been on the rise, increasing from 11.1% in 2020-2021 to 21.6% in 2023-2024, which is a concerning trend. While the school has performed well in some areas, such as 4th grade English Language Arts and 5th grade Science, it has struggled in others, particularly in 3rd and 5th grade Mathematics.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Mapleton Elementary and Schleswig Elementary, which have consistently higher test scores and rankings, Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School's performance is quite variable. However, the school does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.8 to 11.2, which could be a potential advantage in providing more individualized attention to students. The higher spending per student at Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School compared to nearby schools could also be an opportunity to explore how these resources are being utilized to support student learning and address the chronic absenteeism challenge.

117

Students ?

9.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,474

Per pupil spending ?

34.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

321 Main
Charter Oak, IA 51439

(712) 678-3325

District: Charter Oak-Ute Community School District

Students who attend Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

Hispanic:

6.0%

African American:

3.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 17th percentile in 2019 → 32nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 32nd (2025) from a 17th-percentile low (2019)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

District avg68%

Iowa avg71%

389^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Bottom 32%▼ down 13 pts since 2015

From bottom 46% (2015) to bottom 32% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

230^th of 313Charter Oak-Ute Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	41.8	389 of 576	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	64.4	205 of 557	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	36.6	422 of 565	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.0	444 of 574	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	42.2	368 of 567	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	23.3	502 of 603	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	64.6	221 of 567	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	77.9	93 of 574	83.8%	★★★★☆
2016	67.8	204 of 599	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	54.8	335 of 616	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	53.2	347 of 603	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	35.5	486 of 624	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	45.6	420 of 626	32.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Science75%+11 vs state

Mathematics67%-7 vs state

English Language Arts67%-5 vs state

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Schools Near Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)			ISASP Mathematics (2025)			ISASP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	321 Main	Charter Oak	51439	Crawford County	Charter Oak-Ute Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 678-3325	117	13	9.0	34.2%	106 (90.6%)	4 (3.4%)	7 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41.8	389^th of 576 public elementary schools	32.5%		64.4	205^th of 557 public elementary schools	63.2%	184	57.1	80.0	66.7	61.9	73.3	66.7	75.0	$15,474	$993	$14,481
Schleswig Elementary School	Public	K-4	714 Date Street	Schleswig	51461	Crawford County	Schleswig Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 676-3314	75	8	9.8	46.7%	60 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (16.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	65.5	217^th of 576 public elementary schools	62.3%		76.6	96^th of 557 public elementary schools	82.8%	121	60.0	94.4		73.3	88.9			$21,453	$784	$20,669
Boyer Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	212 School St	Dow City	51528	Crawford County	Boyer Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 674-3248	208	18	11.5	43.3%	181 (87.0%)	1 (0.5%)	16 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.3%)	68	193^rd of 576 public elementary schools	66.5%					(n/a)	76.9	92.9	69.6	80.8	78.6	82.6	65.2	$12,993	$890	$12,103
Mapleton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 South 7th	Mapleton	51034	Monona County	Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 881-1319	182	15	12.3	54.9%	174 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	62.2	240^th of 576 public elementary schools	58.3%		69.8	162^nd of 557 public elementary schools	70.9%	78	72.7	81.8	77.3	81.8	66.7	77.3	77.3	$16,504	$818	$15,685
Broadway Elementary School	Public	4-5	1515 Broadway	Denison	51442	Crawford County	Denison Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 263-3103	288	19	15.1	70.8%	71 (24.7%)	9 (3.1%)	191 (66.3%)	14 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	50.4	328^th of 576 public elementary schools	43.1%		58.8	265^th of 557 public elementary schools	52.4%	63		73.1	71.7		74.6	75.4	58.7	$11,927	$794	$11,133
Denison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	38 N 20th St	Denison	51442	Crawford County	Denison Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 263-3104	691	57	12.2	56.3%	172 (24.9%)	14 (2.0%)	473 (68.5%)	21 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.4%)								(n/a)	60.0			68.0				$12,060	$1,037	$11,023

Frequently Asked Questions about Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School

How many students attend Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 117 students attended Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School?

Students at Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School

Is Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School a good school?

Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School ranks 389^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School in?

Charter Oak-Ute Community School District

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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