Enrollment
1,019
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kendallville, IN
East Noble High School
Federal NCES profile for East Noble High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180297000389
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Noble High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Kendallville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East Noble High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Noble High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Kendallville, IN.
School address
District: East Noble School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180297000389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Noble High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Noble High School
East Noble High School is a large high school in Kendallville, Indiana, enrolling 1,019 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,019 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 203 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 255 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
East Noble School Corporation also operates East Noble Middle School (767 students) and Avilla Elementary School (422 students) alongside East Noble High 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 East Noble High School compares
East Noble High 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 25% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,019 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,019
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.3%
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
15:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Indiana - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, East Noble High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Noble School Corporation, which includes East Noble High School.
$11,383
Per student
-6%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 62.8%
Federal 9.6%
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 East Noble High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Noble Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avilla Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne Center Elem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Side Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Noble High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar high 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 (~1,019 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Noble High School
How many students attend East Noble High School?
East Noble High School has 1,019 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kendallville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Noble High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Noble High School is 15:1, which is 6% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% 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 East Noble High School?
37.3% of students at East Noble High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Noble High School?
The largest demographic group at East Noble High School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Kendallville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Noble High School?
East Noble High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Noble High School rank among public schools in Kendallville?
By Resource Investment Index, East Noble High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Kendallville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kendallville on the city page.
Is East Noble High School a good school?
East Noble High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 East Noble School Corporation?
Besides East Noble High School, East Noble School Corporation also operates East Noble Middle School (767 students), Avilla Elementary School (422 students), and Wayne Center Elem School (346 students). See the East Noble School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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