Enrollment
885
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Noblesville, IN
Hinkle Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hinkle Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180765002158
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hinkle Creek Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Noblesville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 16.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hinkle Creek Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hinkle Creek Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 schools in Noblesville, IN.
School address
District: Noblesville Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180765002158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hinkle Creek Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hinkle Creek Elementary School
Hinkle Creek Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Noblesville, Indiana, enrolling 885 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.6% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 885 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.
Among 168 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #130, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 443 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Noblesville's public schools, it stands alongside Noble Crossing Elementary School (891 students): Hinkle Creek Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 17.8:1).
Noblesville Schools also operates Noblesville High School (3,291 students) and Noblesville West Middle School (1,330 students) alongside Hinkle Creek Elementary 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 Hinkle Creek Elementary School compares
Hinkle Creek Elementary 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.6% | ▼ 66% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 885 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
885
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Indiana - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$12,313
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 4.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Hinkle Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Noblesville Schools, which includes Hinkle Creek Elementary School.
$12,313
Per student
+2%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 51.7%
Federal 8.3%
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 Hinkle Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noblesville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Noblesville West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Noblesville East Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Noble Crossing Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Promise Road Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hinkle Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,291
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,330
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Noblesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Noble Crossing Elementary School
Standard public school
891 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Promise Road Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Hazel Dell Elementary School
Standard public school
642 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Deer Creek Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Options Indiana
Standard public school
612 students 36:1 students per teacher
White River Elementary School
Standard public school
605 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~885 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hinkle Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Hinkle Creek Elementary School?
Hinkle Creek Elementary School has 885 students enrolled. It is a public school in Noblesville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hinkle Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hinkle Creek Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% 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 Hinkle Creek Elementary School?
16.6% of students at Hinkle Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hinkle Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hinkle Creek Elementary School is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Noblesville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hinkle Creek Elementary School?
Hinkle Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Hinkle Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Noblesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hinkle Creek Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 schools in Noblesville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Noblesville on the city page.
Is Hinkle Creek Elementary School a good school?
Hinkle Creek Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of 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 Noblesville Schools?
Besides Hinkle Creek Elementary School, Noblesville Schools also operates Noblesville High School (3,291 students), Noblesville West Middle School (1,330 students), and Noblesville East Middle School (1,057 students). See the Noblesville Schools district page for the complete list.
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