- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spencer, NE
Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)
Federal NCES profile for Boyd County Middle School (Spencer), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 310018702355
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Nebraska schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 92
- students enrolled
Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) has class sizes larger than 74% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Boyd County Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310018702355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) shrank from 105 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (-13.3%).
Teacher FTE added 6.9 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 310018702355 · Spencer, NE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
92 enr · 15.3:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Boyd County High School (Spencer) (97 students)
Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) shrank from 105 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (-13.3%). Teacher FTE added 6.9 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boyd County Hi
Boyd County High School (Spencer)
97 students
- This school
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 Middle School (Spencer) reports 92 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) compares
Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) is a shrinking 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▲ 26% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 92 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
92
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
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 Middle School (Spencer) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyd County High School (Spencer) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boyd County Elementary (Butte) | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boyd County Elementary (Lynch) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boyd County Middle 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 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 (~92 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)
How many students attend Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)?
Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) has 92 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spencer, NE. CCD year-over-year: 105 (2022-23) → 91 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)?
The student-teacher ratio at Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)?
39.0% of students at Boyd County Middle 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 Middle School (Spencer)?
The largest demographic group at Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Spencer, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)?
Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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).
What other schools are in Boyd County Schools?
Besides Boyd County Middle School (Spencer), Boyd County Schools also operates Boyd County High School (Spencer) (97 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.