- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chariton, IA
Chariton High School
Federal NCES profile for Chariton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190705000313
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chariton High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Chariton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Chariton High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chariton High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Chariton, IA.
School address
District: Chariton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190705000313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Chariton High School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 190705000313 · Chariton, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 13.8:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbus Elementary School (301 students)
Chariton High School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Chariton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chariton High School
372 students
- Columbus Eleme
Columbus Elementary School
301 students
- Van Allen Elem
Van Allen Elementary School
292 students
- Chariton Middl
Chariton Middle School
284 students
What this shows Chariton High School reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chariton High School compares
Chariton High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▲ 15% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Iowa - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,441
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Chariton High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chariton Comm School District reports $12,441 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chariton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Allen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chariton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chariton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chariton High School
How many students attend Chariton High School?
Chariton High School has 372 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chariton, IA. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chariton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chariton High School is 13.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chariton High School?
41.8% of students at Chariton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chariton High School?
The largest demographic group at Chariton High School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Chariton, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chariton High School?
Chariton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chariton High School rank among public schools in Chariton?
By Resource Investment Index, Chariton High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Chariton, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chariton Comm School District?
Besides Chariton High School, Chariton Comm School District also operates Columbus Elementary School (301 students), Van Allen Elementary School (292 students), and Chariton Middle School (284 students). See the Chariton Comm School District district page for the complete list.