Enrollment
146
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.0%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boone Central Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boone Central Middle School
Boone Central Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Albion, Nebraska, enrolling 146 students.
At 12.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 146 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 184 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 146 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Boone Central Schools also operates Boone Central Elem-Albion (247 students) and Boone Central High School (210 students) alongside Boone Central Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Boone Central Middle School compares
Boone Central Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,385
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boone Central Schools, which includes Boone Central Middle School.
$16,385
Per student
-7%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.0%
State 19.9%
Federal 6.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~146 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Albion on the city page.
Is Boone Central Middle School a good school?
Boone Central Middle School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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