Charter Oak-Ute Community School District

The Charter Oak-Ute Community School District in Iowa consists of two schools: Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School and Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School. The elementary school has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 444th out of 574 Iowa elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 205th out of 557 in 2023-2024. Its performance on ISASP tests is generally above the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics. In contrast, the junior high school's ISASP test scores are more mixed, with some grades performing above the district and state averages, while others are below.

The elementary school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.6, which may contribute to its academic success. However, the junior high school has a higher student-teacher ratio of 10.7 and a higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (64.91%) compared to the elementary school (50.78%), indicating a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The junior high school also has a higher per-student spending of $18,890 compared to the elementary school's $15,474 per student (based on 2018-2019 data).

Overall, the data suggests that the Charter Oak-Ute Community School District has a strong elementary school that is effectively supporting student learning and growth, while the junior high school may have room for improvement in certain areas. Further analysis and targeted interventions could help the district address any disparities and ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.