- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Noble 4-5 Elementary shrank from 361 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 390448901766 · Tiffin, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 18.6:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbian High School (786 students)
Noble 4-5 Elementary shrank from 361 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Noble 4-5 Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbian High
Columbian High School
786 students
- Tiffin Middle
Tiffin Middle School
534 students
- Krout 2-3 Elem
Krout 2-3 Elementary
346 students
- Washington K-1
Washington K-1 Elementary School
320 students
- This school
Noble 4-5 Elementary
317 students
- Tornado Academ 151
Tornado Academy
151 students
What this shows Noble 4-5 Elementary reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Noble 4-5 Elementary compares
Noble 4-5 Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,727
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Tiffin City Schools reports $12,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~317 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), down 40.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.