Van Allen Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chariton, Iowa 50049 · Chariton Comm School District
#506 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#15411 of 50,301 nationally
About Van Allen Elementary School
Van Allen Elementary School is a public elementary located in Chariton, in the Chariton Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades 3–5. In 2025 it enrolled 292 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 64.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 506th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is math proficiency (77th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 292.
There are 4 schools in Chariton; Van Allen Elementary School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)65%
- Reading proficiency (30%)65%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)59.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Van Allen Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Van Allen Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Chariton High School
Chariton · Public high · Grades 9–12
372 students · 499 m away
Chariton Middle School
Chariton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
284 students · 819 m away
Columbus Elementary School
Chariton · Public elementary · Grades K–2
301 students · 1.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
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292 students
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292 students
Hoover Elementary School
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292 students
Rock Run Elementary
Iowa Falls · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
292 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Mason City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
292 students
Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center
Douds · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
292 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Van Allen Elementary School a good school?
Van Allen Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 64.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #506 of 654 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Van Allen Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Van Allen Elementary School ranks #506 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #15411 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Van Allen Elementary School?
Van Allen Elementary School had 292 students in 2025.
Is Van Allen Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Van Allen Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 3–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Van Allen Elementary School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Van Allen Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.