Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School vs Morning Sun Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 377 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School
Charter Oak · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
117 students
Morning Sun Elementary School
Morning Sun · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
119 students
| Measure | Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School Charter Oak, Iowa | Morning Sun Elementary School Morning Sun, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #451 of 654 | #233 of 654 |
| National rank | #12485 of 50,301 | #5321 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 117 | 119 |
| Enrollment | 117 | 119 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 38.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 84.5% |
| city | Charter Oak | Morning Sun |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morning Sun Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 68.3).
- •Morning Sun Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 62%).
- •Morning Sun Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 52%).
- •Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 38.7%).
- •Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.9).
- •Morning Sun Elementary School is the larger school with 119 students compared with 117.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School better than Morning Sun Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Morning Sun Elementary School ranks higher (79.4 vs 68.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School and Morning Sun Elementary School?
About 377 km in a straight line, between Charter Oak and Morning Sun in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School: 117. Morning Sun Elementary School: 119. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School and Morning Sun Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School is 451st of 654 and Morning Sun Elementary School is 233rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).