West Noble School Corporation

Ligonier, Indiana — 4 schools

2,177
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$12,499
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

West Noble School Corporation operates 4 public schools serving 2,177 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,192 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Noble County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,499 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 28.8% local, 64.7% state, and 6.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $58,202 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 42/100, ranked #249 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 345.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 35.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 55.1% Hispanic or Latino, 43.0% White, 0.4% Asian across the district's schools.

West Noble High School accounts for 33.9% of all West Noble School Corporation student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means West Noble School Corporation-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

West Noble School Corporation school enrollment varies 2.1× across entities

West Noble School Corporation school enrollment ranges from 350 students (lowest) to 742 students (highest), a spread of 392 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

West Noble School Corporation has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 50.6% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

West Noble School Corporation student-counselor ratio is 346:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within West Noble School Corporation is typically wider than the West Noble School Corporation-aggregate figure suggests.

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

West Noble School Corporation chronic absenteeism rate is 35.0% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

6.4%
Federal
64.7%
State
28.8%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
249 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Noble County county, where this district is located.

$682
Studio/mo
$737
1 BR/mo
$967
2 BR/mo
$1,159
3 BR/mo
$1,622
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$58,202
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in West Noble School Corporation.

White 43.0%
Hispanic or Latino 55.1%
Multiracial 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

345.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
35.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in West Noble School Corporation

School Enrollment
West Noble High School
742
West Noble Middle School
627
West Noble Elementary School
473
West Noble Primary School
350

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in West Noble School Corporation?

West Noble School Corporation has 4 schools, including 1 high, 2 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 2,177 students.

How much does West Noble School Corporation spend per student?

West Noble School Corporation spends $12,499 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #249 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in West Noble School Corporation?

The average teacher salary in West Noble School Corporation is $58,202 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near West Noble School Corporation?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Noble County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of West Noble School Corporation?

West Noble School Corporation students are 55.1% Hispanic or Latino, 43.0% White, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for West Noble School Corporation?

West Noble School Corporation has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #249 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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