Enrollment
336
Elementary
DISTRICT 333 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BOONE COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 190513002317
Ledges Elementary School
1805 Hancock Drive, Boone, IA 50036 · (515) 433-0750 · Boone County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL336 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.2:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
41%
137 students
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 95 | 28% |
| Kindergarten | 129 | 38% |
| Grade 1 | 112 | 33% |
Student demographics
27%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 48% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Boone Comm School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Ledges Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ledges Elementary School this school | 336 | 40.8% | N/A |
| Camanche Elementary Camanche | 358 | 40.5% | 63.0% |
| WACO Elementary School Crawfordsville | 317 | 42.9% | N/A |
| Harlan Primary Harlan | 342 | 41.2% | N/A |
| Rock Run Elementary Iowa Falls | 292 | 40.1% | 80.0% |
| Harlan Intermediate School Harlan | 309 | 43.4% | 68.7% |
Matched among Iowa elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Ledges Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 336 | #312 of 705 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.5:1 | #162 of 561 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 27.2% | #361 of 561 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 40.8% | #351 of 666 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 336 | 26.9 | 12.5:1 | 41% (137) |
| 2023-24 | 318 | 29.4 | 10.8:1 | 41% (131) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Ledges Elementary School.
About Ledges Elementary School
Ledges Elementary School is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as an elementary school in Boone, Iowa. Grades offered run from pre-K through 1, with 336 students enrolled.
Enrollment across the 4 schools in Boone Comm School District totals 1,955 students.
Ledges Elementary School's enrollment is 85% White. The school is also 7% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, and 2% Black. That is lower than the 94% White share among all Boone County residents. Ledges Elementary School's diversity index is 27%, against a US figure of 70%.
Its teaching staff equals 26.9 full-time positions, a ratio of 12.5:1. On average, elementary schools in Iowa have 13.7:1, compared with 12.5:1 here. Around 41% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. The 28% average for public schools in Boone County is 13 points lower.
Among Boone County residents, the median household income is $83,531, about 29% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 4%. Besides Ledges Elementary School, Boone County has 14 other public schools.
The school nearest to Ledges Elementary School is Boone Middle School, at a distance of about 0.7 miles. A five-mile radius around the school includes 4 other public schools.
Ledges Elementary School falls in the Town: Fringe locale category, used for schools in a town close to an urbanized area.
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Boone County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
26,668
Census ACS
Median income
$83,531
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
3,735 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Boone Comm School District
- Boone High SchoolHigh · 704 students
- Boone Middle SchoolMiddle · 586 students
- Franklin Elementary SchoolElementary · 329 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolCombined
- Page Elementary SchoolCombined
Other schools in Boone
- Boone High SchoolHigh · 704 students
- Boone Middle SchoolMiddle · 586 students
- Franklin Elementary SchoolElementary · 329 students
- United Community SchoolElementary · 329 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolCombined
- Page Elementary SchoolCombined
Nearby schools
- Boone Middle School0.7 mi · 586
- Boone High School1.7 mi · 704
- Franklin Elementary School2.5 mi · 329
- United Community School4.6 mi · 329
- Ogden Elementary School8.7 mi · 321
- Ogden Middle School9.0 mi · 158
Frequently asked questions
About Ledges Elementary SchoolHow large is Ledges Elementary School?
Ledges Elementary School enrolls approximately 336 students in grades PK-01.
What age range does Ledges Elementary School serve?
Ledges Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 01.
How many students per teacher at Ledges Elementary School?
Approximately 12.5:1 students per teacher at Ledges Elementary School.
How diverse is Ledges Elementary School?
Ledges Elementary School reports a student body of 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is Ledges Elementary School public or private?
Ledges Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Boone Comm School District.
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