Enrollment
408
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390437900574
Noble Elementary School — Cleveland Heights, OH
Federal NCES profile for Noble Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 3
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Cleveland Heights-University Heights City · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Noble Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Noble Elementary School reports 408 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 408 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cleveland Heights-University Heights City spends $24,456 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 69.5% from local sources (property taxes), 15.0% from the state, and 15.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Noble Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 54% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 59% in Ohio — lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,456
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 408 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 408 Top 54% in Ohio — larger than 46% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 18.3:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390437900574
Student demographics
African American 73.8%
White 9.3%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 73.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 408:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.7%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cleveland Heights-University Heights City, which includes Noble Elementary School.
$24,456
Per student
+45%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 69.5%
State 15.0%
Federal 15.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,717
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Noble Elementary School
How many students attend Noble Elementary School?
Noble Elementary School has 408 students enrolled. It is a other school in Cleveland Heights, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Noble Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Noble Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Noble Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Noble Elementary School is African American at 73.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cleveland Heights, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Noble Elementary School?
Noble Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.