Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School

Charter Oak-Ute Comm School District
321 Main St
Charter Oak, IA 51439
57 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School is a small, rural public school located in the town of Charter Oak, Iowa. As part of the Charter Oak-Ute Community School District, it serves students in the middle school grades, providing a close-knit educational environment that emphasizes individualized attention and community values. The school functions as a foundational bridge between elementary education and high school, focusing on academic development while utilizing the resources of a small-town district to foster student engagement.

Because of the district’s size, the junior high benefits from a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families work closely together to support student growth. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, often participating in shared extracurricular activities and events that characterize the spirit of rural Iowa education. By maintaining small class sizes and a focused curriculum, Charter Oak-Ute Junior High aims to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school while ensuring they feel connected to their peers and local surroundings.
57
Total Students
5.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    52 (91.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (7.0 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Charter Oak-Ute Comm School District
Phone: (712)678-3325
Website: http://www.co-u.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 57
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 22
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 6 13
Grade 7 27
Grade 8 17
Gender Ratio