Columbus Elementary School vs Van Allen Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Elementary School
Chariton · Public elementary · Grades K–2
301 students
Van Allen Elementary School
Chariton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
292 students
| Measure | Columbus Elementary School Chariton, Iowa | Van Allen Elementary School Chariton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #631 of 654 | #506 of 654 |
| National rank | #30744 of 50,301 | #15411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 301 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.4% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 65% |
| Math proficiency | – | 65% |
| city | Chariton | Chariton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Allen Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 41.8).
- •Van Allen Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.9% vs 65.4%).
- •Columbus Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.2).
- •Columbus Elementary School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 292.
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 Columbus Elementary School better than Van Allen Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Allen Elementary School ranks higher (64.1 vs 41.8 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 Columbus Elementary School and Van Allen Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chariton and Chariton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Elementary School: 301. Van Allen Elementary School: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Elementary School and Van Allen Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Columbus Elementary School is 631st of 654 and Van Allen Elementary School is 506th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).