- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wolf Lake, IN
Central Noble Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Noble Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180171000231
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Noble Primary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 238
- students enrolled
Central Noble Primary 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 180171000231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Central Noble Primary School shrank from 249 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 180171000231 · Wolf Lake, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 14:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Noble Junior Senior Hs (610 students)
Central Noble Primary School shrank from 249 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Central Noble Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Noble
Central Noble Junior Senior Hs
610 students
- Central Noble
Central Noble Elementary School
247 students
- This school 238
Central Noble Primary School
238 students
What this shows Central Noble Primary School reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Noble Primary School compares
Central Noble Primary 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 22% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Indiana - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.3, Central Noble Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Noble Junior Senior Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Noble Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Noble Primary School'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
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 (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Noble Primary School
How many students attend Central Noble Primary School?
Central Noble Primary School has 238 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wolf Lake, IN. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Noble Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Noble Primary School is 14:1, which is 12% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% 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 Primary School?
38.6% of students at Central Noble Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Noble Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Noble Primary School is White at 96.2% of enrollment, in Wolf Lake, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Noble Primary School?
Central Noble Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Primary School, Central Noble Com School Corp also operates Central Noble Junior Senior Hs (610 students) and Central Noble Elementary School (247 students). See the Central Noble Com School Corp district page for the complete list.