- Enrollment
- 3,291
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Hinkle Creek Elementary School held near 908 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.5 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 180765002158 · Noblesville, IN Other · MID · TRAD
885 enr · 13.6:1 · 16.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Noblesville High School (3,291 students)
Hinkle Creek Elementary School held near 908 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.5 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Hinkle Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Noblesville Hi
Noblesville High School
3,291 students
- Noblesville We
Noblesville West Middle School
1,330 students
- Noblesville Ea 1,057
Noblesville East Middle School
1,057 students
- Noble Crossing 891
Noble Crossing Elementary School
891 students
- This school 885
Hinkle Creek Elementary School
885 students
- Promise Road E 810
Promise Road Elementary
810 students
What this shows Hinkle Creek Elementary School reports 885 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hinkle Creek Elementary School compares
Hinkle Creek Elementary 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$11,810
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 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.
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
District finance for Noblesville Schools reports $11,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~885 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 927 (2022-23) → 908 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.