Enrollment
238
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Noble Primary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Noble Primary School
Central Noble Primary School is a small elementary school in Wolf Lake, Indiana, enrolling 238 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 238 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 208 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #146.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 238 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Central Noble Com School Corp also operates Central Noble Junior Senior Hs (610 students) and Central Noble Elementary School (247 students) alongside Central Noble Primary School.
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 Primary School compares
Central Noble Primary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,975
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Noble Com School Corp, which includes Central Noble Primary School.
$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 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
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary 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 (~238 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Central Noble Primary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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