Charter Oak-Ute Comm School District

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

Top Rankings

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 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 171 students in Charter Oak-Ute Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, 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 50% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), 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

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 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#291 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Charter Oak-Ute Comm   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Charter Oak-Ute Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Charter Oak-Ute Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Charter Oak-Ute Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(16-17)
≥80%
89%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Charter Oak-Ute Comm   School District and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
13%
# Black Students
2 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
157 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
92%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
12
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
19
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
14
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
23
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
14
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
14
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
14
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
20
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
16
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
25
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

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
This chart displays total revenue of Charter Oak-Ute Comm   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$4 MM
$8,048 MM
This chart displays total spending of Charter Oak-Ute Comm   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$26,982
$16,468
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Charter Oak-Ute Comm   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,825
$16,042
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Charter Oak-Ute Comm   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charter Oak-ute Junior High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
321 Main St
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Grades: 6-8
| 61 students
Rank: #22.
Charter Oak-ute Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
321 Main
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Grades: PK-5
| 110 students

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 171 students.
What is the rank of Charter Oak-Ute Comm School District?
Charter Oak-Ute Comm School District is ranked #297 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
92% of Charter Oak-Ute Comm 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 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 $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 Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 171 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥80%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 50-54% (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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