RB Boyce Elementary School

Summary:

RB Boyce Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ionia, Michigan, serving 264 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Ionia Public Schools district, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While RB Boyce has a higher percentage of white students (87.88%) compared to nearby schools, its academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 26.4% in 2023-2024, compared to the district's 33.2% and the state's 39.6%. RB Boyce has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.5% in 2018-2019 to 18.2% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools. Interestingly, AA Rather School, another school in the Ionia Public Schools district, outperforms RB Boyce in various M-Step test scores.

RB Boyce's spending per student has increased from $8,919 in 2019-2020 to $12,257 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 57.95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. Additionally, RB Boyce has a higher student-teacher ratio of 16.5 in 2022-2023, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 12.2 to 17.8 students per teacher. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from 773 out of 1,533 Michigan elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 1,204 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3550 N State Rd
       Ionia, MI  48846-9687


(616) 527-0571

District: Ionia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1204th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,257 Help


Students who attend RB Boyce Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ionia Middle School
High:    Ionia High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  264

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.9%
Hispanic:
8.7%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58% Help


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Compare Details RB Boyce Elementary School ranks worse than 81% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Ionia Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.78. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.9%), Hispanic (8.7%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Ionia Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at RB Boyce Elementary School is 16.5, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Ionia Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at RB Boyce Elementary School is $12,257. 3 elementary schools in the Ionia Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

RB Boyce Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks RB Boyce Elementary School 1204th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See RB Boyce Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ionia Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Ionia Public Schools 402nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for RB Boyce Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at RB Boyce Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.09 613th 1545 60.3%
2007 60.79 727th 1565 53.5%
2008 62.06 705th 1577 55.3%
2009 62.29 748th 1589 52.9%
2010 65.45 676th 1552 56.4%
2011 70.24 475th 1552 69.4%
2012 51.70 803rd 1566 48.7%
2013 40.94 1005th 1563 35.7%
2014 53.27 773rd 1533 49.6%
2015 47.65 872nd 1580 44.8%
2016 44.73 877th 1548 43.3%
2017 38.29 899th 1466 38.7%
2018 33.27 1033rd 1448 28.7%
2019 26.11 1037th 1408 26.3%
2021 20.29 950th 1153 17.6%
2022 33.64 862nd 1344 35.9%
2023 33.50 945th 1470 35.7%
2024 17.78 1204th 1486 19.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at RB Boyce Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.54 129th 403 68.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at RB Boyce Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.54 880th 1397 37.0%
2019 36.69 751st 1134 33.8%
2021 17.64 678th 749 9.5%
2022 49.56 518th 1099 52.9%
2023 44.99 717th 1350 46.9%
2024 30.21 996th 1381 27.9%
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Rank History for Female students at RB Boyce Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.77 1038th 1443 28.1%
2019 40.91 698th 1171 40.4%
2021 16.28 814th 902 9.8%
2022 37.52 685th 1106 38.1%
2023 30.09 903rd 1321 31.6%
2024 17.88 1124th 1342 16.2%
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Rank History for Male students at RB Boyce Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.60 988th 1446 31.7%
2019 16.80 1028th 1196 14.0%
2021 18.92 782nd 915 14.5%
2022 24.17 871st 1139 23.5%
2023 41.83 757th 1334 43.3%
2024 17.90 1115th 1347 17.2%
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Rank History for White students at RB Boyce Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.41 1075th 1253 14.2%
2019 19.47 971st 1128 13.9%
2021 16.45 897th 1005 10.7%
2022 25.72 850th 1102 22.9%
2023 26.76 910th 1198 24.0%
2024 9.20 1141st 1204 5.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for RB Boyce Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 440 7 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1989 472 6 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1990 350 3 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1991 364 4 0 20 1 n/a n/a 0 389
1992 369 2 0 19 1 n/a n/a 0 391
1993 346 4 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1994 348 2 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1995 335 1 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1996 335 1 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1997 271 4 0 19 1 n/a n/a -10 285
1998 284 3 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1999 279 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2000 261 2 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2001 257 2 3 3 12 n/a n/a 0 277
2002 262 2 2 11 0 n/a n/a 3 280
2003 262 2 2 11 0 n/a n/a 3 280
2004 256 2 2 13 1 n/a n/a 3 277
2005 258 1 4 11 2 n/a n/a 7 283
2006 260 3 4 10 3 n/a n/a 8 288
2007 253 0 2 11 1 n/a n/a 11 278
2008 252 n/a n/a 15 2 n/a n/a 17 286
2009 275 0 0 14 1 n/a n/a 19 309
2010 281 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 26 322
2011 272 0 0 27 0 0 9 0 308
2012 307 0 2 17 0 0 1 0 327
2013 278 3 1 28 0 0 8 0 318
2014 279 2 1 33 0 0 6 0 321
2015 292 1 0 34 0 0 6 0 333
2016 276 3 0 34 0 0 11 0 324
2017 285 2 0 30 0 0 9 0 326
2018 276 3 0 28 0 0 16 0 323
2019 265 4 0 37 0 0 12 0 318
2020 292 2 0 33 0 0 19 0 346
2021 261 2 0 32 0 0 13 0 308
2022 248 1 0 27 0 0 5 0 281
2023 232 2 0 23 0 0 7 0 264

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 RB Boyce Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 463 n/a n/a n/a
1989 500 n/a n/a 29
1990 372 24.0 15.5 31.5
1991 389 n/a n/a n/a
1992 391 n/a n/a 37.9
1993 365 n/a 0.0 46
1994 364 18.3 19.9 29.4
1995 347 18.6 18.7 29.4
1996 347 18.6 18.7 29.4
1997 285 16.0 17.8 24.1
1998 298 16.0 18.6 28.2
1999 286 16.0 17.9 28
2000 271 15.5 17.5 36.5
2001 277 14.5 19.1 39.4
2002 280 15.0 18.7 41.9
2003 280 15.0 18.7 41.9
2004 277 15.0 18.5 40.5
2005 283 14.0 20.2 34.8
2006 288 13.0 22.2 39.6
2007 278 14.0 19.9 36.7
2008 286 14.5 19.7 43.9
2009 309 15.6 19.8 53.1
2010 322 15.8 20.3 60.8
2011 308 16.1 19.0 53.6
2012 327 15.2 21.5 54.7
2013 318 15.4 20.5 59.1
2014 321 15.2 21.1 54.2
2015 333 15.0 22.2 54.4
2016 324 15.0 21.6 53.4
2017 326 15.2 21.4 54.6
2018 323 14.8 21.8 59.4
2019 318 14.8 21.4 63.5
2020 346 16.3 21.2 66.5
2021 308 15.0 20.4 62
2022 281 16.2 17.3 55.2
2023 264 16.0 16.5 58

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 RB Boyce Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 463 n/a n/a n/a
1989 500 n/a n/a 29
1990 372 24.0 15.5 31.5
1991 389 n/a n/a n/a
1992 391 n/a n/a 37.9
1993 365 n/a 0.0 46
1994 364 18.3 19.9 29.4
1995 347 18.6 18.7 29.4
1996 347 18.6 18.7 29.4
1997 285 16.0 17.8 24.1
1998 298 16.0 18.6 28.2
1999 286 16.0 17.9 28
2000 271 15.5 17.5 36.5
2001 277 14.5 19.1 39.4
2002 280 15.0 18.7 41.9
2003 280 15.0 18.7 41.9
2004 277 15.0 18.5 40.5
2005 283 14.0 20.2 34.8
2006 288 13.0 22.2 39.6
2007 278 14.0 19.9 36.7
2008 286 14.5 19.7 43.9
2009 309 15.6 19.8 53.1
2010 322 15.8 20.3 60.8
2011 308 16.1 19.0 53.6
2012 327 15.2 21.5 54.7
2013 318 15.4 20.5 59.1
2014 321 15.2 21.1 54.2
2015 333 15.0 22.2 54.4
2016 324 15.0 21.6 53.4
2017 326 15.2 21.4 54.6
2018 323 14.8 21.8 59.4
2019 318 14.8 21.4 63.5
2020 346 16.3 21.2 66.5
2021 308 15.0 20.4 62
2022 281 16.2 17.3 55.2
2023 264 16.0 16.5 58

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 RB Boyce Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $806 (9.2%) $7,941 (90.8%) $8,747
2020 $998 (11.2%) $7,920 (88.8%) $8,919
2021 $1,476 (14.6%) $8,618 (85.4%) $10,094
2022 $1,258 (11.7%) $9,516 (88.3%) $10,774
2023 $1,385 (11.3%) $10,871 (88.7%) $12,257

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

Impact of COVID-19 on RB Boyce 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 1037th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 945th of 1470 Elementary schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (RB Boyce Elementary School)32.720.7
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ionia Public Schools)40.133.7
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (RB Boyce Elementary School)32.737.9
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Ionia Public Schools)33.836.2
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (RB Boyce Elementary School)2021.6
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ionia Public Schools)37.428
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (RB Boyce Elementary School)1521.6
 6.6%
   4th Grade Math (Ionia Public Schools)24.324.6
 0.3%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (RB Boyce Elementary School)47.934
 13.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ionia Public Schools)46.232.3
 13.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (RB Boyce Elementary School)33.346.8
 13.5%
   5th Grade Math (Ionia Public Schools)33.227.6
 5.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (RB Boyce Elementary School)18.810.6
 8.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Ionia Public Schools)14.19.4
 4.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students318264
 17%
African American42
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic3723
 37.8%
Pacific Islander00
White265232
 12.5%
Two or More Races127
 41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.5%58%
 5.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about RB Boyce Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 264 students attended RB Boyce Elementary School.

RB Boyce Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.0% of Michigan elementary schools.

Students at RB Boyce Elementary School are 88% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend RB Boyce Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ionia Middle School
High : Ionia High School


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