- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albion, NE
Boone Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Boone Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 310282000008
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boone Central High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Albion · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Boone Central High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boone Central High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Albion, NE.
School address
District: Boone Central Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310282000008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Boone Central High School held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 310282000008 · Albion, NE High · SMALL · TRAD
210 enr · 11.1:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Boone Central Elem-Albion (247 students)
Boone Central High School held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Boone Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boone Central
Boone Central Elem-Albion
247 students
- This school
Boone Central High School
210 students
- Boone Central
Boone Central Middle School
146 students
What this shows Boone Central High School reports 210 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boone Central High School compares
Boone Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 23% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 31% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$16,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, Boone Central High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boone Central Schools reports $16,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boone Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Central Elem-Albion | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boone Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boone Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~210 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boone Central High School
How many students attend Boone Central High School?
Boone Central High School has 210 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albion, NE. CCD year-over-year: 198 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boone Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boone Central High School is 11.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 29% 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 Boone Central High School?
23.7% of students at Boone Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boone Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Boone Central High School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Albion, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boone Central High School?
Boone Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Boone Central High School rank among public schools in Albion?
By Resource Investment Index, Boone Central High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Albion, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Boone Central Schools?
Besides Boone Central High School, Boone Central Schools also operates Boone Central Elem-Albion (247 students) and Boone Central Middle School (146 students). See the Boone Central Schools district page for the complete list.