- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Boone, IA
Boone High School
Federal NCES profile for Boone High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190513000156
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boone High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Boone · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Boone High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boone High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Boone, IA.
School address
District: Boone Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190513000156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Boone High School held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 46.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 190513000156 · Boone, IA High · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 16.4:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Boone Middle School (586 students)
Boone High School held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 46.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Boone High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Boone High School
704 students
- Boone Middle S
Boone Middle School
586 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary School
329 students
- Page Elementar 198
Page Elementary School
198 students
- Lincoln Elemen 128
Lincoln Elementary School
128 students
What this shows Boone High School reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boone High School compares
Boone High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 14% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Iowa - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$12,410
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Boone High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boone Comm School District reports $12,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boone High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Page Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boone High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~704 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boone High School
How many students attend Boone High School?
Boone High School has 704 students enrolled. It is a high school in Boone, IA. CCD year-over-year: 711 (2022-23) → 720 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boone High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boone High School is 16.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boone High School?
31.2% of students at Boone High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boone High School?
The largest demographic group at Boone High School is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Boone, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boone High School?
Boone High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Boone High School rank among public schools in Boone?
By Resource Investment Index, Boone High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Boone, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Boone on the city page.
What other schools are in Boone Comm School District?
Besides Boone High School, Boone Comm School District also operates Boone Middle School (586 students), Franklin Elementary School (329 students), and Page Elementary School (198 students). See the Boone Comm School District district page for the complete list.