Boyden-Hull Elementary School

Summary:

Boyden-Hull Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 312 students in grades PK-6 in Boyden, Iowa, which is part of the Boyden-Hull Community School District. The school consistently outperforms the state average on academic assessments, with 75.7% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 83.8% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 64.2% and 76.3%, respectively.

Boyden-Hull Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (31.09%) and a lower percentage of White students (66.67%). The school also serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 33.95% to 41.59% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years, which is higher than the surrounding schools. Despite these challenges, the school maintains a strong academic performance, consistently ranking in the top half of Iowa elementary schools on the SchoolDigger rankings.

When compared to nearby schools, Boyden-Hull Elementary stands out for its academic achievement, particularly in Mathematics. However, the school's higher student-teacher ratio of 14.3 students per teacher, compared to nearby schools ranging from 11.5 to 15.5 students per teacher, may present some challenges. Overall, Boyden-Hull Elementary School appears to be a well-performing elementary school that serves a diverse and economically diverse student population, with a focus on providing a quality education to all its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 818 Lincoln St.
       Boyden, IA  51234


(712) 725-2381

District: Boyden-Hull Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
135th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,756 Help


Students who attend Boyden-Hull Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Boyden-Hull High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  312

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.7%
Hispanic:
31.1%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.8% Help


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Compare Details Boyden-Hull Elementary School ranks better than 75.8% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.36. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boyden-Hull Elementary School is $12,756.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Boyden-Hull Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Boyden-Hull Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Boyden-Hull Community School District 78th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Boyden-Hull Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 75.50 93rd 626 85.1%
2013 80.73 43rd 624 93.1%
2014 75.56 101st 603 83.3%
2015 77.91 86th 616 86.0%
2016 71.53 154th 599 74.3%
2017 66.06 216th 574 62.4%
2018 60.07 258th 567 54.5%
2019 71.92 155th 603 74.3%
2021 54.38 295th 567 48.0%
2022 66.67 204th 574 64.5%
2023 71.02 155th 565 72.6%
2024 72.36 135th 557 75.8%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Boyden-Hull Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 305 0 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1989 336 0 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1990 302 0 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1991 293 0 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1992 274 0 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1993 273 2 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1994 270 2 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1995 274 4 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1996 274 4 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1997 284 2 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1998 280 2 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1999 299 2 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2000 302 0 2 18 0 n/a n/a -23 299
2001 262 1 1 30 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2002 271 0 10 42 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2003 271 0 10 42 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2004 288 0 0 45 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2005 276 1 12 46 1 n/a n/a 0 336
2006 274 1 13 47 1 n/a n/a 0 336
2007 282 1 10 54 1 n/a n/a 0 348
2008 301 1 6 56 1 n/a n/a 0 365
2009 309 1 5 59 1 n/a n/a 0 375
2010 299 1 2 51 0 0 0 0 353
2011 284 1 2 64 0 0 1 0 352
2012 279 0 1 73 0 0 1 0 354
2013 280 0 0 76 0 0 2 0 358
2014 275 2 0 68 0 0 2 0 347
2015 280 3 0 75 0 0 7 0 365
2016 265 2 0 85 0 0 7 0 359
2017 245 0 0 92 0 0 6 0 343
2018 226 5 0 87 0 0 5 0 323
2019 224 1 0 102 0 0 2 0 329
2020 215 1 0 99 0 0 1 0 316
2021 225 1 0 99 0 0 2 0 327
2022 211 0 0 107 0 0 6 0 324
2023 208 2 0 97 0 0 5 0 312

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Boyden-Hull Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 313 16.4 19.0 17.9
1989 344 18.4 18.6 8.1
1990 309 18.4 16.7 10.7
1991 301 18.9 15.9 9
1992 286 20.0 14.3 15.4
1993 285 20.3 14.0 12.3
1994 284 20.6 13.8 13.7
1995 285 19.7 14.5 17.5
1996 285 19.7 14.5 17.5
1997 297 20.2 14.7 21.2
1998 296 20.5 14.4 17.2
1999 320 21.3 15.0 28.4
2000 299 21.1 14.2 27.3
2001 294 21.6 13.6 32.7
2002 323 23.6 13.7 35.9
2003 323 23.6 13.7 35.9
2004 333 24.7 13.5 29.1
2005 336 24.9 13.5 30.4
2006 336 22.0 15.3 30.1
2007 348 24.0 14.5 28.2
2008 365 24.9 14.7 32.3
2009 375 24.9 15.1 33.1
2010 353 26.5 13.3 35.1
2011 352 24.8 14.1 36.6
2012 354 25.8 13.6 36.4
2013 358 26.3 13.5 37.2
2014 347 24.9 13.8 34.6
2015 365 27.0 13.5 35.1
2016 359 26.0 13.8 35.9
2017 343 26.2 13.0 42.3
2018 323 22.6 14.2 35
2019 329 23.6 13.8 42.2
2020 316 21.6 14.5 44
2021 327 22.2 14.6 41.6
2022 324 22.0 14.7 34
2023 312 21.7 14.3 37.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Boyden-Hull Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 313 16.4 19.0 17.9
1989 344 18.4 18.6 8.1
1990 309 18.4 16.7 10.7
1991 301 18.9 15.9 9
1992 286 20.0 14.3 15.4
1993 285 20.3 14.0 12.3
1994 284 20.6 13.8 13.7
1995 285 19.7 14.5 17.5
1996 285 19.7 14.5 17.5
1997 297 20.2 14.7 21.2
1998 296 20.5 14.4 17.2
1999 320 21.3 15.0 28.4
2000 299 21.1 14.2 27.3
2001 294 21.6 13.6 32.7
2002 323 23.6 13.7 35.9
2003 323 23.6 13.7 35.9
2004 333 24.7 13.5 29.1
2005 336 24.9 13.5 30.4
2006 336 22.0 15.3 30.1
2007 348 24.0 14.5 28.2
2008 365 24.9 14.7 32.3
2009 375 24.9 15.1 33.1
2010 353 26.5 13.3 35.1
2011 352 24.8 14.1 36.6
2012 354 25.8 13.6 36.4
2013 358 26.3 13.5 37.2
2014 347 24.9 13.8 34.6
2015 365 27.0 13.5 35.1
2016 359 26.0 13.8 35.9
2017 343 26.2 13.0 42.3
2018 323 22.6 14.2 35
2019 329 23.6 13.8 42.2
2020 316 21.6 14.5 44
2021 327 22.2 14.6 41.6
2022 324 22.0 14.7 34
2023 312 21.7 14.3 37.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Boyden-Hull Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $632 (5.0%) $12,124 (95.0%) $12,756

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Boyden-Hull Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 155th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 155th of 565 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boyden-Hull Elementary School)75.972.5
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boyden-Hull Community School District)75.972.5
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Boyden-Hull Elementary School)55.282.9
 27.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Boyden-Hull Community School District)55.282.9
 27.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Boyden-Hull Elementary School)81.684.4
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Boyden-Hull Community School District)81.684.4
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Boyden-Hull Elementary School)84.290.6
 6.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Boyden-Hull Community School District)84.290.6
 6.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Boyden-Hull Elementary School)83.375.8
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Boyden-Hull Community School District)83.375.8
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Boyden-Hull Elementary School)86.181.8
 4.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Boyden-Hull Community School District)86.181.8
 4.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Boyden-Hull Elementary School)8578
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Boyden-Hull Community School District)8578
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Boyden-Hull Elementary School)7573.2
 1.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Boyden-Hull Community School District)7573.2
 1.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students329312
 5.2%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic10297
 4.9%
Pacific Islander00
White224208
 7.1%
Two or More Races25
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.2%37.8%
 4.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Boyden-Hull Elementary School

Students at Boyden-Hull Elementary School are 67% White, 31% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 312 students attended Boyden-Hull Elementary School.

Boyden-Hull Elementary School ranks 135th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Boyden-Hull Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Boyden-Hull High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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