- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Boaz, AL
Boaz Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Boaz Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010001201630
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boaz Intermediate School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Boaz · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 75.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Boaz Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 95% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boaz Intermediate School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Boaz, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Boaz Intermediate School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 010001201630 · Boaz, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 22.6:1 · 75.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Boaz High School (721 students)
Boaz Intermediate School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Boaz Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boaz High Scho
Boaz High School
721 students
- Boaz Middle Sc
Boaz Middle School
583 students
- Boaz Elementar
Boaz Elementary School
513 students
- Corley Element
Corley Elementary School
429 students
- This school
Boaz Intermediate School
361 students
What this shows Boaz Intermediate School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boaz Intermediate School compares
Boaz Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.7% | ▲ 29% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 95% in Alabama - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,317
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.4%
Hispanic or Latino 41.8%
African American 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Boaz Intermediate School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boaz City reports $12,317 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boaz Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boaz High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boaz Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boaz Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boaz Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Boaz
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boaz Intermediate School
How many students attend Boaz Intermediate School?
Boaz Intermediate School has 361 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Boaz, AL. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boaz Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boaz Intermediate School is 22.6:1, which is 28% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boaz Intermediate School?
75.7% of students at Boaz Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boaz Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Boaz Intermediate School is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in Boaz, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boaz Intermediate School?
Boaz Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Boaz Intermediate School rank among public schools in Boaz?
By Resource Investment Index, Boaz Intermediate School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Boaz, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Boaz on the city page.
What other schools are in Boaz City?
Besides Boaz Intermediate School, Boaz City also operates Boaz High School (721 students), Boaz Middle School (583 students), and Boaz Elementary School (513 students). See the Boaz City district page for the complete list.