- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Boone, IA
Boone Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Boone Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190513000157
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boone Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Boone · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Boone Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boone Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Boone, IA.
School address
District: Boone Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190513000157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Boone Middle School held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.7 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 190513000157 · Boone, IA Elementary · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 14.3:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Boone High School (704 students)
Boone Middle School held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.7 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Boone Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boone High Sch
Boone High School
704 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boone Middle School compares
Boone Middle 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 9% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Iowa - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 586 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Boone Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Page Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boone Middle 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
Similar elementary schools in Boone
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 (~586 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boone Middle School
How many students attend Boone Middle School?
Boone Middle School has 586 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Boone, IA. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boone Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boone Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 9% 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 Middle School?
33.3% of students at Boone Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boone Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Boone Middle School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Boone, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boone Middle School?
Boone Middle 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Boone?
By Resource Investment Index, Boone Middle 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 Middle School, Boone Comm School District also operates Boone High School (704 students), Franklin Elementary School (329 students), and Page Elementary School (198 students). See the Boone Comm School District district page for the complete list.