- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albion, NE
Boone Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Boone Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 310282000701
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boone Central Middle School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Albion · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Boone Central Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boone Central Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Albion, NE.
School address
District: Boone Central Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310282000701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Boone Central Middle School grew from 167 students in 2022-23 to 177 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.3 → 11.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 310282000701 · Albion, NE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
146 enr · 12.2:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Boone Central Elem-Albion (247 students)
Boone Central Middle School grew from 167 students in 2022-23 to 177 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 12.3 → 11.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Boone Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boone Central
Boone Central Elem-Albion
247 students
- Boone Central
Boone Central High School
210 students
- This school
Boone Central Middle School
146 students
What this shows Boone Central Middle School reports 146 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boone Central Middle School compares
Boone Central Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 22% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 146 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
146
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 41% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 146 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 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Boone Central Middle School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Central Elem-Albion | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boone Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boone Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~146 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boone Central Middle School
How many students attend Boone Central Middle School?
Boone Central Middle School has 146 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albion, NE. CCD year-over-year: 167 (2022-23) → 177 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boone Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boone Central Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 22% 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 Middle School?
24.0% of students at Boone Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boone Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Boone Central Middle School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Albion, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boone Central Middle School?
Boone Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Albion?
By Resource Investment Index, Boone Central Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Boone Central Schools also operates Boone Central Elem-Albion (247 students) and Boone Central High School (210 students). See the Boone Central Schools district page for the complete list.