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Schools in Chariton · Chariton Community School District

Chariton’s public schools score below 68% of Iowa districts on tests and graduation

The grade covers the public school district serving Chariton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Iowa, not nationally.

#93of 140 Iowa townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Iowa state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
68%
▼ 2 pts vs IA 70%
2021–22
Math proficiency
61%
▼ 3 pts vs IA 64%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85–89%
▼ 2–2 pts vs IA 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.6K
▼ 8% vs IA $13.7K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.2
IA 14.1
Schools in town
4
1,249 students on the public path
In brief

Chariton’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 271 Iowa towns with household incomes within a quarter of Chariton’s, its schools beat 43%, higher than their 32% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 68% of tested students were proficient in reading and 61% in math, against 70% and 64% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Iowa (the state reports Chariton’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,609 per student, against $13,713 across Iowa (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Van Allen Elementary School, then Chariton Middle School, then Chariton High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Chariton’s grade

C Test scoresC+ Graduation

C: better than 32% of Iowa school districts, #93 of 140 Iowa towns. Both inputs trail the Iowa average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.

Iowa school districts we grade (326)Better than 32%
Lower resultsHigher results
Iowa towns with similar household incomes (271)Better than 43%
C−B−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 832 test results and a graduating class of 86 could put Chariton anywhere from C− to B−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Chariton’s students in the tested grades sat them (832 in math, 831 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Chariton, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–2Columbus Elementary SchoolChariton Community School DistrictNo scores
3–5Van Allen Elementary SchoolChariton Community School DistrictD
6–8Chariton Middle SchoolChariton Community School DistrictB−
9–12Chariton High SchoolChariton Community School DistrictC+

Chariton’s public schools are run by Chariton Community School District, which also serves Lucas, Russell and Williamson. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Chariton Community School DistrictGrades K–12 · 4 schools · 1,249 students, up 4% since 2020–21 · 14.2 per teacher (IA 14.1)
$12,609IA $13,713 · FY2024
C
Test scores · 2021–22

Below the state in reading

Reading68%
State average 69.7% · 831 students tested
Math61%
State average 63.8% · 832 students tested

Chariton vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Iowa towns that share Chariton’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
CharitonCChariton

Every school in Chariton

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Iowa’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Charitonby address
Columbus Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–2
301 students15:1Rate it →
Van Allen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 3–5
D
292 students16:1Rate it →
Chariton Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B−
284 students13:1Rate it →
Chariton High School
High · Grades 9–12
C+
372 students13:1Rate it →

Questions about Chariton’s schools

Are Chariton’s schools good?

On Iowa’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Chariton children attend score below 68% of Iowa’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #93 of 140 Iowa towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 43%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Chariton in?

Chariton Community School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,249 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Chariton kids go to high school?

Chariton High School, with 372 students; its own test results earn a C+.

What is Chariton’s graduation rate?

85–89% of the class of 2023 in Chariton Community School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Iowa.

How much does Chariton spend per student?

$12,609 in Chariton Community School District (FY2024), against $13,713 across Iowa. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Iowa. Stars are from neighbors.