- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
NCES CCD campus card
198 on latest CCD 190513000163 · Boone, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 14.1:1 · 28.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Boone High School (704 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 schools in Boone. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Page Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boone High Sch
Boone High School
704 students
- Boone Middle S
Boone Middle School
586 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary School
329 students
- This school 198
Page Elementary School
198 students
- Lincoln Elemen 128
Lincoln Elementary School
128 students
What this shows Page Elementary School reports 198 students on the CCD universe file.
How Page Elementary School compares
Page Elementary School vs Iowa and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| 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 methodology
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
$12,410
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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.
Programs
District finance for Boone Comm School District reports $12,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~198 students)
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.