Enrollment
767
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kendallville, IN
East Noble Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Noble Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180297002335
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Noble Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Kendallville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
East Noble Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Noble Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Kendallville, IN.
School address
District: East Noble School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180297002335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Noble Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Noble Middle School
East Noble Middle School is a large middle school in Kendallville, Indiana, enrolling 767 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.7% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 767 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 359 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #134.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 384 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
East Noble School Corporation also operates East Noble High School (1,019 students) and Avilla Elementary School (422 students) alongside East Noble Middle 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 Middle School compares
East Noble Middle 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▼ 2% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
767
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Indiana - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 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 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, East Noble Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Noble School Corporation, which includes East Noble Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Noble High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avilla Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne Center Elem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Side Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Noble Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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 middle 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 (~767 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about East Noble Middle School
How many students attend East Noble Middle School?
East Noble Middle School has 767 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kendallville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Noble Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Noble Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 13% 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 East Noble Middle School?
48.7% of students at East Noble Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Noble Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Noble Middle School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Kendallville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Noble Middle School?
East Noble Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
How does East Noble Middle School rank among public schools in Kendallville?
By Resource Investment Index, East Noble Middle School ranks #5 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 Middle School a good school?
East Noble Middle School earns 46/100 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 Middle School, East Noble School Corporation also operates East Noble High School (1,019 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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