- Enrollment
- 2,229
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marion, IA
Boulder Peak Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Boulder Peak Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191722002274
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boulder Peak Intermediate School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Boulder Peak Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 74% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boulder Peak Intermediate School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Marion, IA.
School address
District: Linn-Mar Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191722002274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Boulder Peak Intermediate School grew from 586 students in 2022-23 to 646 in 2023-24 (+10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 191722002274 · Marion, IA Elementary · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 15.7:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Linn-Mar High School (2,229 students)
Boulder Peak Intermediate School grew from 586 students in 2022-23 to 646 in 2023-24 (+10.2%). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Boulder Peak Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Linn-Mar High
Linn-Mar High School
2,229 students
- This school 613
Boulder Peak Intermediate School
613 students
- Excelsior Midd 594
Excelsior Middle School
594 students
- Hazel Point In 563
Hazel Point Intermediate School
563 students
- Echo Hill Elem 536
Echo Hill Elementary
536 students
- Oak Ridge Scho 534
Oak Ridge School
534 students
What this shows Boulder Peak Intermediate School reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boulder Peak Intermediate School compares
Boulder Peak Intermediate School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 38% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 74% in Iowa - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$12,833
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 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Boulder Peak Intermediate School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Linn-Mar Comm School District reports $12,833 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boulder Peak Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linn-Mar High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Excelsior Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hazel Point Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Echo Hill Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Ridge School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boulder Peak Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Marion
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Vernon Middle School
Standard public school
587 students 14:1 students per teacher
Hazel Point Intermediate School
Standard public school
563 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Indian Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
354 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Novak Elementary School
Standard public school
347 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Francis Marion Intermediate School
Standard public school
320 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Starry Elementary School
Standard public school
267 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boulder Peak Intermediate School
How many students attend Boulder Peak Intermediate School?
Boulder Peak Intermediate School has 613 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marion, IA. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boulder Peak Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boulder Peak Intermediate School is 15.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boulder Peak Intermediate School?
22.4% of students at Boulder Peak Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boulder Peak Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Boulder Peak Intermediate School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Marion, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boulder Peak Intermediate School?
Boulder Peak Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Boulder Peak Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Boulder Peak Intermediate School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Marion, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Marion on the city page.
What other schools are in Linn-Mar Comm School District?
Besides Boulder Peak Intermediate School, Linn-Mar Comm School District also operates Linn-Mar High School (2,229 students), Excelsior Middle School (594 students), and Hazel Point Intermediate School (563 students). See the Linn-Mar Comm School District district page for the complete list.