- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ionia, MI
Rb Boyce Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rb Boyce Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261925005604
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rb Boyce Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Ionia · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rb Boyce Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rb Boyce Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Ionia, MI.
School address
District: Ionia Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261925005604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Rb Boyce Elementary School held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 261925005604 · Ionia, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 15.9:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Ionia High School (774 students)
Rb Boyce Elementary School held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Rb Boyce Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ionia High Sch
Ionia High School
774 students
- Ionia Middle S
Ionia Middle School
629 students
- Aa Rather Scho 308
Aa Rather School
308 students
- Jefferson Scho 272
Jefferson School
272 students
- This school 254
Rb Boyce Elementary School
254 students
- Twin Rivers El 183
Twin Rivers Elementary School
183 students
What this shows Rb Boyce Elementary School reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rb Boyce Elementary School compares
Rb Boyce Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▼ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Michigan - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$12,318
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Rb Boyce Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ionia Public Schools reports $12,318 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rb Boyce Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ionia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ionia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aa Rather School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Rivers Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rb Boyce Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rb Boyce Elementary School
How many students attend Rb Boyce Elementary School?
Rb Boyce Elementary School has 254 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ionia, MI. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rb Boyce Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rb Boyce Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% higher 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 Rb Boyce Elementary School?
50.4% of students at Rb Boyce Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rb Boyce Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rb Boyce Elementary School is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Ionia, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rb Boyce Elementary School?
Rb Boyce Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rb Boyce Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ionia?
By Resource Investment Index, Rb Boyce Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Ionia, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ionia on the city page.
What other schools are in Ionia Public Schools?
Besides Rb Boyce Elementary School, Ionia Public Schools also operates Ionia High School (774 students), Ionia Middle School (629 students), and Aa Rather School (308 students). See the Ionia Public Schools district page for the complete list.