Enrollment
613
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.4%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boulder Peak Intermediate School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boulder Peak Intermediate School
Boulder Peak Intermediate School is a large elementary school in Marion, Iowa, enrolling 613 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 613 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 231 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #67.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Marion's elementary schools, it stands alongside Vernon Middle School (587 students): Boulder Peak Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 14:1).
Linn-Mar Comm School District also operates Linn-Mar High School (2,229 students) and Excelsior Middle School (594 students) alongside Boulder Peak Intermediate 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 Boulder Peak Intermediate School compares
Boulder Peak Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Linn-Mar Comm School District, which includes Boulder Peak Intermediate School.
$12,349
Per student
-4%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.3%
State 50.8%
Federal 7.9%
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 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
- 2,229
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~613 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Boulder Peak Intermediate School a good school?
Boulder Peak Intermediate School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Iowa schools. 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 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.
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