Enrollment
322
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boyden, IA
Boyden-Hull Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Boyden-Hull Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190519000166
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boyden-Hull Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 322
- students enrolled
Boyden-Hull Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Boyden-Hull Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190519000166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boyden-Hull Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boyden-Hull Elementary School
Boyden-Hull Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Boyden, Iowa, enrolling 322 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 322 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 449 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #101.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district, Boyden-Hull Comm School District, also runs Boyden-Hull High School (253 students).
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 Boyden-Hull Elementary School compares
Boyden-Hull Elementary 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 23% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 47% | - | - |
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.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Iowa - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,899
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 63.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Boyden-Hull Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boyden-Hull Comm School District, which includes Boyden-Hull Elementary School.
$11,899
Per student
-7%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.6%
State 44.1%
Federal 10.2%
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 Boyden-Hull Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyden-Hull High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boyden-Hull Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other 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 (~322 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Boyden-Hull Elementary School
How many students attend Boyden-Hull Elementary School?
Boyden-Hull Elementary School has 322 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boyden, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyden-Hull Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boyden-Hull Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boyden-Hull Elementary School?
27.9% of students at Boyden-Hull Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boyden-Hull Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Boyden-Hull Elementary School is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Boyden, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boyden-Hull Elementary School?
Boyden-Hull Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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).
Is Boyden-Hull Elementary School a good school?
Boyden-Hull Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 Boyden-Hull Comm School District?
Besides Boyden-Hull Elementary School, Boyden-Hull Comm School District also operates Boyden-Hull High School (253 students). See the Boyden-Hull Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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