Central Noble Com School Corp

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Albion, Indiana - 3 schools

An equity score of 62/100 ranks Central Noble Com School Corp #113 of 373 districts in Indiana (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,975 per pupil, Central Noble Com School Corp ranks #102 of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending (Indiana districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,150
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$12,975
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Central Noble Com School Corp operates 3 public schools serving 1,150 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Noble County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,975 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending. See how Indiana compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 30.0% local, 57.8% state, and 12.2% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 62/100, ranked #113 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 229.4:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 13.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.9% White, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Central Noble Elementary School, with a diversity index of 15.9/100.

Its largest campus is Central Noble Junior Senior Hs, enrolling 610 students (56% of the district's total enrollment).

Central Noble Junior Senior Hs accounts for 53.0% of all Central Noble Com School Corp student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Central Noble Com School Corp a distant remainder — means Central Noble Com School Corp-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Central Noble Com School Corp school enrollment varies 2.6× across entities

Central Noble Com School Corp school enrollment ranges from 238 students (lowest) to 610 students (highest), a spread of 372 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Central Noble Com School Corp student-counselor ratio is 229:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Central Noble Com School Corp chronic absenteeism rate is 13.3% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.2%
Federal
57.8%
State
30.0%
Local

Funding Equity

62
Equity Score
113 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Central Noble Com School Corp.

White 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Multiracial 1.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 11.5/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Central Noble Com School Corp's schools, below the Indiana average of 39.0.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Central Noble Elementary School 15.9
  2. 2 Central Noble Junior Senior Hs 11.3
  3. 3 Central Noble Primary School 7.3

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
229.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Central Noble Com School Corp

School Enrollment
Central Noble Junior Senior Hs
610
Central Noble Elementary School
247
Central Noble Primary School
238

How Central Noble Com School Corp Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Indiana districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Nettle Creek School Corporation Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Eastern Pulaski Community Sch Corp Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Smith-Green Community Schools Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Gary Lighthouse Charter School Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Lake Station Community Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Central Noble Com School Corp's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Central Noble Com School Corp?

Central Noble Com School Corp has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,150 students.

How much does Central Noble Com School Corp spend per student?

Central Noble Com School Corp spends $12,975 per student. The district has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #113 in Indiana.

What is the demographic composition of Central Noble Com School Corp?

Central Noble Com School Corp students are 93.9% White, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Central Noble Com School Corp?

Central Noble Com School Corp has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #113 out of 373 districts in Indiana.