Van Allen Elementary School

Chariton Comm School District
1129 Ashland
Chariton, IA 50049
254 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
Van Allen Elementary School, located in Chariton, Iowa, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community within the Chariton Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the foundational development of its students, emphasizing both academic growth and social-emotional well-being. By integrating core curriculum standards with a commitment to individual student needs, Van Allen strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Chariton, maintaining a focus on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding district policies, academic resources, and community events. As part of the broader Chariton school system, Van Allen plays a vital role in upholding the district’s mission to provide quality instruction and a nurturing atmosphere for the children of the Chariton area.
254
Total Students
19.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    229 (90.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (7.5 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Chariton Comm School District
Phone: (641)774-5047
Website: http://www.charitonschools.org
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 149
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 3 79
Grade 4 90
Grade 5 85
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Columbus Elementary School
Chariton Comm School District
284 Students
1215 Linden Ave
Chariton, IA 50049 (0.7 miles away)
Elementary School K - 2nd