Charter Oak-ute Elementary School

Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the small, remote rural community of Charter Oak, Iowa. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and has an enrollment of 110 students with a supportive student-to-teacher ratio of 7.9:1. With 14 full-time equivalent teachers, the school offers individualized attention to help each child thrive.

While Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating is currently at 4.5 out of 10 and its state ranking is #926 out of 1288 schools in Iowa (28th percentile), there are positive aspects worth noting. In reading, 61% of students are proficient or above, and in math, the figure stands at 63%. The school excels particularly in science, where 75% of students meet proficiency standards.

These scores suggest that while there is room for academic growth, Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School places a strong emphasis on student development. Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School's location in a remote rural setting provides a close-knit community environment where teachers and families work together to support the educational needs of each child.

With an enrollment of 110 students, Charter Oak-ute Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Charter Oak-ute Elementary School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7.9:1, Charter Oak-ute Elementary School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.