Enrollment
416
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.4%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Noble Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Noble Elementary School
Noble Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hamburg, Arkansas, enrolling 416 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.4% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 416 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 293 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #244, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 416 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hamburg School District also operates Hamburg High School (508 students) and Hamburg Middle School (344 students) alongside Noble Elementary School.
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 School compares
Noble Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,954
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamburg School District, which includes Noble Elementary School.
$10,954
Per student
-11%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.4%
State 53.8%
Federal 19.7%
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 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
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~416 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hamburg on the city page.
Is Noble Elementary School a good school?
Noble Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Arkansas 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 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.
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