- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
East Noble Middle School held near 786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.3 → 53.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 180297002335 · Kendallville, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
767 enr · 13.9:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: East Noble High School (1,019 students)
East Noble Middle School held near 786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.3 → 53.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
East Noble Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Noble Hig
East Noble High School
1,019 students
- This school
East Noble Middle School
767 students
- Avilla Element
Avilla Elementary School
422 students
- Wayne Center E 346
Wayne Center Elem School
346 students
- North Side Ele 308
North Side Elementary School
308 students
- South Side Ele 300
South Side Elementary School
300 students
What this shows East Noble Middle School reports 767 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Noble Middle School compares
East Noble Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,595
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
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.
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
District finance for East Noble School Corporation reports $10,595 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~767 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 796 (2022-23) → 786 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.