- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamburg, AR
Noble Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Noble Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050004201540
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Noble Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Hamburg · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Noble Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Noble Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hamburg, AR.
School address
District: Hamburg School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050004201540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-130 students YoY
Noble Elementary School shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (-32.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-130 students YoY 050004201540 · Hamburg, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 16.6:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamburg High School (508 students)
Noble Elementary School shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (-32.1%). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Noble Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamburg High S
Hamburg High School
508 students
- This school
Noble Elementary School
416 students
- Hamburg Middle
Hamburg Middle School
344 students
- Allbritton Ele
Allbritton Elementary School
293 students
- Portland Eleme 136
Portland Elementary School
136 students
What this shows Noble Elementary School reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Noble Elementary School compares
Noble Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▼ 17% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 77% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,386
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.7%
African American 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Noble Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Hamburg School District reports $11,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Noble Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamburg Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Allbritton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portland Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Noble Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Noble Elementary School
How many students attend Noble Elementary School?
Noble Elementary School has 416 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamburg, AR. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), down 130.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Noble Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Noble Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Noble Elementary School?
49.4% of students at Noble Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Noble Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Noble Elementary School is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Hamburg, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Noble Elementary School?
Noble Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Hamburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Noble Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hamburg, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hamburg School District?
Besides Noble Elementary School, Hamburg School District also operates Hamburg High School (508 students), Hamburg Middle School (344 students), and Allbritton Elementary School (293 students). See the Hamburg School District district page for the complete list.