Boyden-Hull Elementary School

Q: Is Boyden-Hull Elementary School a good school?

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

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:
135^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,756

Students who attend Boyden-Hull Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Boyden-Hull High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 322

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.8%

Hispanic:

30.7%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Boyden-Hull Elementary School ranks better than 75.8% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.36. (See more...)

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.8%), Hispanic (30.7%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Boyden-Hull Elementary School is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare Boyden-Hull Elementary School employs 22.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 78^th 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
2012	75.50	93^rd	626	85.1%
2013	80.73	43^rd	624	93.1%
2014	75.56	101^st	603	83.3%
2015	77.91	86^th	616	86.0%
2016	71.53	154^th	599	74.3%
2017	66.06	216^th	574	62.4%
2018	60.07	258^th	567	54.5%
2019	71.92	155^th	603	74.3%
2021	54.38	295^th	567	48.0%
2022	66.67	204^th	574	64.5%
2023	71.02	155^th	565	72.6%
2024	72.36	135^th	557	75.8%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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
2024	212	3	0	99	0	0	8	0	322

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
2024	322	22.5	14.2	46.3

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
2024	322	22.5	14.2	46.3

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 155^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 155^th 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)	75.9	72.5	3.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boyden-Hull Community School District)	75.9	72.5	3.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Boyden-Hull Elementary School)	55.2	82.9	27.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Boyden-Hull Community School District)	55.2	82.9	27.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Boyden-Hull Elementary School)	81.6	84.4	2.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Boyden-Hull Community School District)	81.6	84.4	2.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Boyden-Hull Elementary School)	84.2	90.6	6.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Boyden-Hull Community School District)	84.2	90.6	6.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Boyden-Hull Elementary School)	83.3	75.8	7.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Boyden-Hull Community School District)	83.3	75.8	7.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Boyden-Hull Elementary School)	86.1	81.8	4.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Boyden-Hull Community School District)	86.1	81.8	4.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Boyden-Hull Elementary School)	85	78	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Boyden-Hull Community School District)	85	78	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Boyden-Hull Elementary School)	75	73.2	1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Boyden-Hull Community School District)	75	73.2	1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	329	312	5.2%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	102	97	4.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	224	208	7.1%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.2%	37.8%	4.4%

Schools Near Boyden-Hull Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Boyden-Hull Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	818 Lincoln St.	Boyden	51234	Sioux County	Boyden-Hull Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 725-2381	322	23	14.2	46.3%	212 (65.8%)	3 (0.9%)	99 (30.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	72.4	135^th of 557 public elementary schools	75.8%		71	155^th of 565 public elementary schools	72.6%	20	75.7	79.5	85.7	67.6	83.8	90.9	85.7	70.6	85.7	$12,756	$632	$12,124
East Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	501 Normal College Ave	Sheldon	51201	O'Brien County	Sheldon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 324-4337	460	32	14.4	44.6%	320 (69.6%)	3 (0.7%)	113 (24.6%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	16 (3.5%)	91	10^th of 557 public elementary schools	98.2%		78.7	94^th of 565 public elementary schools	83.4%	84	90.2	97.5			92.2	88.8				$12,647	$270	$12,377
Little Orabs Preschool	Public	PK	109 N 18th Ave	Sheldon	51201	O'Brien County	Sheldon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 324-4337	36	0		25.0%	18 (50.0%)	1 (2.8%)	13 (36.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)	3 (8.3%)								(n/a)
Sioux Center Preschool	Public	PK	1124 7th Ave NE	Sioux Center	51250	Sioux County	Sioux Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 722-2415	53	3	17.6	35.8%	8 (15.1%)	1 (1.9%)	43 (81.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)								(n/a)
Sioux Center Intermediate School	Public	4-5	950 4th Ave NE	Sioux Center	51250	Sioux County	Sioux Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 722-2987	245	16	14.9	46.9%	131 (53.5%)	4 (1.6%)	98 (40.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.7%)	50	330^th of 557 public elementary schools	40.8%		46.7	357^th of 565 public elementary schools	36.8%	27		72.6	69.2			75.2	65.0		60.0
Kinsey Elementary School	Public	K-3	397 10th St SE	Sioux Center	51250	Sioux County	Sioux Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 722-1541	477	41	11.6	54.7%	208 (43.6%)	5 (1.0%)	249 (52.2%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.7%)								(n/a)	78.7				81.5					$14,386	$459	$13,928
MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1701 14th Street	Orange City	51041	Sioux County	MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 737-4606	669	47	14.2	28.3%	499 (74.6%)	6 (0.9%)	140 (20.9%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	12 (1.8%)	91	9^th of 557 public elementary schools	98.4%		90	13^th of 565 public elementary schools	97.7%	4	91.8	93.9	91.1		93.8	91.3	85.7		83.0	$11,247	$384	$10,863
Rock Valley Pre-School	Public	PK-K	1712 20th Avenue	Rock Valley	51247	Sioux County	Rock Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 476-2701	79	0		12.7%	53 (67.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (32.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Rock Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1712 20th Avenue	Rock Valley	51247	Sioux County	Rock Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 476-2701	386	36	10.6	45.9%	210 (54.4%)	0 (0.0%)	165 (42.7%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	70.7	154^th of 557 public elementary schools	72.4%		56.7	270^th of 565 public elementary schools	52.2%	116	79.7	87.5	73.1		85.5	80.4	76.1		60.9	$13,323	$655	$12,668
Central Lyon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1105 S Story	Rock Rapids	51246	Lyon County	Central Lyon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 472-2664	430	33	13.0	31.9%	389 (90.5%)	4 (0.9%)	24 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	4 (0.9%)	6 (1.4%)	80.1	72^nd of 557 public elementary schools	87.1%		79.9	79^th of 565 public elementary schools	86.0%	7	87.0	93.6	87.5	92.9	88.9	89.4	72.5	75.0	67.5	$11,371	$409	$10,962

Frequently Asked Questions about Boyden-Hull Elementary School

How many students attend Boyden-Hull Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 322 students attended Boyden-Hull Elementary School.

Is Boyden-Hull Elementary School a good school?

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

What district is Boyden-Hull Elementary School in?

Boyden-Hull Community School District

What schools do graduates of Boyden-Hull Elementary School attend?

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

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What is the racial makeup of Boyden-Hull Elementary School?

Students at Boyden-Hull Elementary School are 66% White, 31% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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