Enrollment
198
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boone, IA
Page Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Page Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190513000163
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Page Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Boone · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Page Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Page Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Boone, IA.
School address
District: Boone Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190513000163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.8%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Page Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Page Elementary School
Page Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Boone, Iowa, enrolling 198 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 198 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 331 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #169.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 198 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Boone's public schools, it stands alongside United Community School (329 students): Page Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 13.7:1).
Boone Comm School District also operates Boone High School (704 students) and Boone Middle School (586 students) alongside Page Elementary 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 Page Elementary School compares
Page 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 21% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 52% in Iowa - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,433
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 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boone Comm School District, which includes Page Elementary School.
$12,433
Per student
-3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 50.4%
Federal 12.4%
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 Page Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boone Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Page Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Boone
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~198 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Page Elementary School
How many students attend Page Elementary School?
Page Elementary School has 198 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boone, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Page Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Page Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% 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 Page Elementary School?
28.8% of students at Page Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Page Elementary School?
Page Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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).
How does Page Elementary School rank among schools in Boone?
By Resource Investment Index, Page Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Boone, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Boone on the city page.
Is Page Elementary School a good school?
Page Elementary School earns 52/100 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 Boone Comm School District?
Besides Page Elementary School, Boone Comm School District also operates Boone High School (704 students), Boone Middle School (586 students), and Franklin Elementary School (329 students). See the Boone Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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