- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albion, IN
Central Noble Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Noble Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180171000228
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Noble Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 247
- students enrolled
Central Noble Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Central Noble Com School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180171000228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Central Noble Elementary School shrank from 247 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 180171000228 · Albion, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 15.4:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Noble Junior Senior Hs (610 students)
Central Noble Elementary School shrank from 247 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Central Noble Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Noble
Central Noble Junior Senior Hs
610 students
- This school
Central Noble Elementary School
247 students
- Central Noble 238
Central Noble Primary School
238 students
What this shows Central Noble Elementary School reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Noble Elementary School compares
Central Noble Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 3% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Indiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,468
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Central Noble Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Central Noble Com School Corp reports $12,468 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Noble Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Noble Junior Senior Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Noble Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Noble Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~247 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Noble Elementary School
How many students attend Central Noble Elementary School?
Central Noble Elementary School has 247 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albion, IN. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Noble Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Noble Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Noble Elementary School?
48.2% of students at Central Noble Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Noble Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Noble Elementary School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Albion, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Noble Elementary School?
Central Noble Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Central Noble Com School Corp?
Besides Central Noble Elementary School, Central Noble Com School Corp also operates Central Noble Junior Senior Hs (610 students) and Central Noble Primary School (238 students). See the Central Noble Com School Corp district page for the complete list.