Below Average
#1021 of 1,280 schools in IA
Van Allen Elementary School
Elementary School · Chariton Comm School District · Chariton, IA
A Chariton Comm School District elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
1129 Ashland, Chariton, IA 50049
- Math 66% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Van Allen Elementary School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Van Allen Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated910/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,750
Median home value
$123,700
Median rent
$731/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50049; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Chariton Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,128NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Van Allen Elementary School is listed in Chariton Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Van Allen Elementary School
Van Allen Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chariton, IA, part of Chariton Comm School District, serving approximately 276 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,021 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Van Allen Elementary School
What grades does Van Allen Elementary School serve?
Van Allen Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Van Allen Elementary School?
Van Allen Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Allen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Allen Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Van Allen Elementary School rank in IA?
Van Allen Elementary School ranks #1,021 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Van Allen Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Van Allen Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Van Allen Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Van Allen Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Van Allen Elementary School a charter school?
No, Van Allen Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Van Allen Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Van Allen Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Van Allen Elementary School?
52.9% of students at Van Allen Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 276
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lucas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (641) 774-5047
- Area population (ZIP 50049)
- 6,425
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50049; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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