Enrollment
317
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tiffin, OH
Noble 4-5 Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Noble 4-5 Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390448901766
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Noble 4-5 Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Tiffin · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Noble 4-5 Elementary has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Noble 4-5 Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Tiffin, OH.
School address
District: Tiffin City Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390448901766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Noble 4-5 Elementary compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Noble 4-5 Elementary
Noble 4-5 Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Tiffin, Ohio, enrolling 317 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 317 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 539 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #363.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 634 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Tiffin City Schools spends $11,424 per pupil, 22% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Tiffin's elementary schools, it stands alongside Krout 2-3 Elementary (346 students): Noble 4-5 Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.6:1 vs 20.4:1).
Tiffin City Schools also operates Columbian High School (786 students) and Tiffin Middle School (534 students) alongside Noble 4-5 Elementary.
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 Noble 4-5 Elementary compares
Noble 4-5 Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▲ 16% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Ohio - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$11,424
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 81.7%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Noble 4-5 Elementary is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tiffin City Schools, which includes Noble 4-5 Elementary.
$11,424
Per student
-22%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.6%
State 41.3%
Federal 11.1%
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 Noble 4-5 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbian High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tiffin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Krout 2-3 Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington K-1 Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tornado Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Noble 4-5 Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Tiffin
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Krout 2-3 Elementary
Standard public school
346 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Washington K-1 Elementary School
Standard public school
320 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Bridges Community Academy Dba Bridges Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
102 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~317 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Noble 4-5 Elementary
How many students attend Noble 4-5 Elementary?
Noble 4-5 Elementary has 317 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tiffin, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Noble 4-5 Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Noble 4-5 Elementary is 18.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Noble 4-5 Elementary?
36.8% of students at Noble 4-5 Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Noble 4-5 Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Noble 4-5 Elementary is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Tiffin, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Noble 4-5 Elementary?
Noble 4-5 Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Noble 4-5 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Tiffin?
By Resource Investment Index, Noble 4-5 Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Tiffin, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tiffin on the city page.
Is Noble 4-5 Elementary a good school?
Noble 4-5 Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio 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 Tiffin City Schools?
Besides Noble 4-5 Elementary, Tiffin City Schools also operates Columbian High School (786 students), Tiffin Middle School (534 students), and Krout 2-3 Elementary (346 students). See the Tiffin City Schools district page for the complete list.
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