Chariton Community School District, Iowa

Chariton Community School District is a unified school district in Lucas County, Iowa, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 8,276 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 371 sq mi (960 km²) of land.

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Chariton Community School District in Iowa
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
8,276 ± 128
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Lucas County
Land area
371 sq mi (960 km²)
Median household income
$61,656 ± $2,118
Median home value
$117,800 ± $22,754
Water area
3.78 sq mi (9.78 km²)
State
Iowa
Census code (GEOID)
1907050
Coordinates (central point)
41.050114, -93.312974

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Chariton Community School District, largest first

  1. Chariton (city)4,242 people
  2. Washington Township720 people
  3. Russell (city)613 people
  4. Whitebreast Township605 people
  5. English Township548 people
  6. Jackson Township453 people
  7. Lincoln Township451 people
  8. Liberty Township444 people
  9. Benton Township310 people
  10. Otter Creek Township246 people
  11. Williamson (city)190 people
  12. Cedar Township185 people
All 15
  1. Pleasant Township173 people
  2. Lucas (city)145 people
  3. Warren Township102 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Melcher-Dallas Community School District12 mi north
  2. Southeast Warren Community School District15 mi northwest
  3. Mormon Trail Community School District19 mi southwest
  4. Albia Community School District20 mi east
  5. Knoxville Community School District21 mi northeast
  6. Clarke Community School District22 mi west
  7. Wayne Community School District22 mi south

These share a boundary with Chariton Community School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Chariton Community School District before you rely on it.

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