Summary:
The Chariton Community School District in Iowa is home to two elementary schools: Columbus Elementary School and Van Allen Elementary School. Both schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and are part of a district that is ranked 259 out of 309 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While neither school stands out as exceptional, the data reveals some key insights about the schools. Both have high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with over 50% of students qualifying at each school. The test scores at both schools, as well as the district-wide scores, are consistently below the state average across all grade levels and subjects. Spending per student is relatively high at around $12,500 per student, but this does not appear to be translating into strong academic outcomes.
Interestingly, the student populations at both schools are predominantly white, with low percentages of minority students. Van Allen Elementary School has maintained a consistent ranking of around 400-425 out of 557-574 Iowa elementary schools over the past few years, indicating a stable but below-average performance. Overall, the data suggests that the Chariton Community School District and its two elementary schools face challenges in terms of student demographics, academic performance, and resource allocation, which may require further investigation and targeted strategies for improvement.
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