- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spencer, NE
Boyd County High School (Spencer)
Federal NCES profile for Boyd County High School (Spencer), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 310018702354
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boyd County High School (Spencer) earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Nebraska schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 97
- students enrolled
Boyd County High School (Spencer) has class sizes smaller than 86% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Boyd County Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310018702354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Boyd County High School (Spencer) grew from 95 students in 2022-23 to 107 in 2023-24 (+12.6%).
Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 11.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 310018702354 · Spencer, NE High · SMALL · TRAD
97 enr · 8.8:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) (92 students)
Boyd County High School (Spencer) grew from 95 students in 2022-23 to 107 in 2023-24 (+12.6%). Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 11.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Boyd County High School (Spencer) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Boyd County High School (Spencer)
97 students
- Boyd County Mi
Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)
92 students
- Boyd County El
Boyd County Elementary (Butte)
68 students
- Boyd County El
Boyd County Elementary (Lynch)
48 students
What this shows Boyd County High School (Spencer) reports 97 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boyd County High School (Spencer) compares
Boyd County High School (Spencer) is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 35% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▲ 33% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 97 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
97
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 14% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$18,793
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Boyd County High School (Spencer) is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boyd County Schools reports $18,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boyd County High School (Spencer) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boyd County Elementary (Butte) | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boyd County Elementary (Lynch) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boyd County High School (Spencer)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~97 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boyd County High School (Spencer)
How many students attend Boyd County High School (Spencer)?
Boyd County High School (Spencer) has 97 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spencer, NE. CCD year-over-year: 95 (2022-23) → 107 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyd County High School (Spencer)?
The student-teacher ratio at Boyd County High School (Spencer) is 8.8:1, which is 35% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 44% 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 Boyd County High School (Spencer)?
41.1% of students at Boyd County High School (Spencer) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boyd County High School (Spencer)?
The largest demographic group at Boyd County High School (Spencer) is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Spencer, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boyd County High School (Spencer)?
Boyd County High School (Spencer) has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in Boyd County Schools?
Besides Boyd County High School (Spencer), Boyd County Schools also operates Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) (92 students), Boyd County Elementary (Butte) (68 students), and Boyd County Elementary (Lynch) (48 students). See the Boyd County Schools district page for the complete list.