Enrollment
610
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albion, IN
Central Noble Junior Senior Hs
Federal NCES profile for Central Noble Junior Senior Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180171000230
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Noble Junior Senior Hs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 610
- students enrolled
Central Noble Junior Senior Hs has class sizes smaller than 80% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Central Noble Com School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180171000230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Noble Junior Senior Hs compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Noble Junior Senior Hs
Central Noble Junior Senior Hs is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Albion, Indiana, enrolling 610 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 610 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 513 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #143.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 203 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 148 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 610 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 23 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Central Noble Com School Corp also operates Central Noble Elementary School (247 students) and Central Noble Primary School (238 students) alongside Central Noble Junior Senior Hs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Noble Junior Senior Hs compares
Central Noble Junior Senior Hs on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 25% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 20% in Indiana - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$12,975
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Central Noble Junior Senior Hs is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Noble Com School Corp, which includes Central Noble Junior Senior Hs.
$12,975
Per student
+7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.0%
State 57.8%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Central Noble Junior Senior Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Noble Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Noble Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Noble Junior Senior Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~610 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Noble Junior Senior Hs
How many students attend Central Noble Junior Senior Hs?
Central Noble Junior Senior Hs has 610 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albion, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Noble Junior Senior Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Noble Junior Senior Hs is 13:1, which is 18% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% 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 Junior Senior Hs?
37.2% of students at Central Noble Junior Senior Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Noble Junior Senior Hs?
The largest demographic group at Central Noble Junior Senior Hs is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Albion, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Noble Junior Senior Hs?
Central Noble Junior Senior Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Central Noble Junior Senior Hs a good school?
Central Noble Junior Senior Hs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Central Noble Com School Corp?
Besides Central Noble Junior Senior Hs, Central Noble Com School Corp also operates Central Noble Elementary School (247 students) and Central Noble Primary School (238 students). See the Central Noble Com School Corp district page for the complete list.
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