- Enrollment
- 1,439
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lebanon, MO
Boswell Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Boswell Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291827000974
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boswell Elem. earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Boswell Elem. has class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boswell Elem. ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Lebanon, MO.
School address
District: Lebanon R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 291827000974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Boswell Elem. held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 291827000974 · Lebanon, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 14.5:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Lebanon Sr. High (1,439 students)
Boswell Elem. held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Boswell Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lebanon Sr. Hi
Lebanon Sr. High
1,439 students
- Lebanon Middle
Lebanon Middle School
859 students
- Maplecrest Ele
Maplecrest Elem.
656 students
- Joe D. Esther
Joe D. Esther Elem.
609 students
- This school
Boswell Elem.
581 students
What this shows Boswell Elem. reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boswell Elem. compares
Boswell Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 2% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in Missouri - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
1.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,731
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Boswell Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lebanon R-Iii reports $11,731 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boswell Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maplecrest Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joe D. Esther Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boswell Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~581 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Boswell Elem.
How many students attend Boswell Elem.?
Boswell Elem. has 581 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lebanon, MO. CCD year-over-year: 558 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boswell Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Boswell Elem. is 14.5:1, which is 13% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boswell Elem.?
45.2% of students at Boswell Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boswell Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Boswell Elem. is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Lebanon, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boswell Elem.?
Boswell Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Boswell Elem. rank among public schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Boswell Elem. ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Lebanon, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lebanon on the city page.
What other schools are in Lebanon R-Iii?
Besides Boswell Elem., Lebanon R-Iii also operates Lebanon Sr. High (1,439 students), Lebanon Middle School (859 students), and Maplecrest Elem. (656 students). See the Lebanon R-Iii district page for the complete list.