Enrollment
262
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Golden Valley, MN
Noble Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Noble Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273178001329
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Noble Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Golden Valley · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Noble Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Noble Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Golden Valley, MN.
School address
District: Robbinsdale Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273178001329 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Noble Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Noble Elementary
Noble Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Golden Valley, Minnesota, enrolling 262 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 262 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 124 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is led by African American (37%) and White (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Robbinsdale Public School District also operates Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High (1,840 students) and Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High (1,396 students) alongside Noble 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 Elementary compares
Noble Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▲ 43% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 38% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$16,508
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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
African American 37.0%
White 21.4%
Two or More 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, Noble Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Robbinsdale Public School District, which includes Noble Elementary.
$16,508
Per student
+8%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 55.0%
Federal 12.0%
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 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plymouth Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El. | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Noble Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,840
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~262 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Noble Elementary
How many students attend Noble Elementary?
Noble Elementary has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Golden Valley, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Noble Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Noble Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% 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 Noble Elementary?
61.4% of students at Noble Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Noble Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Noble Elementary is African American at 37.0% of enrollment, in Golden Valley, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Noble Elementary?
Noble Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Noble Elementary rank among schools in Golden Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Noble Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Golden Valley, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Golden Valley on the city page.
Is Noble Elementary a good school?
Noble Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota 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 Robbinsdale Public School District?
Besides Noble Elementary, Robbinsdale Public School District also operates Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High (1,840 students), Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High (1,396 students), and Plymouth Middle (749 students). See the Robbinsdale Public School District district page for the complete list.
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