Enrollment
1,057
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Noblesville, IN
Noblesville East Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Noblesville East Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180765001310
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Noblesville East Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools.
- #6 of 14
- public schools in Noblesville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Noblesville East Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Noblesville East Middle School ranks #6 of 14 public schools in Noblesville, IN.
School address
District: Noblesville Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180765001310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Noblesville East Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Noblesville East Middle School
Noblesville East Middle School is a large middle school in Noblesville, Indiana, enrolling 1,057 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,057 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 178 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #109.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 352 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Noblesville's middle schools, it stands alongside Noblesville West Middle School (1,330 students): Noblesville East Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 14.9:1).
Noblesville Schools also operates Noblesville High School (3,291 students) and Noblesville West Middle School (1,330 students) alongside Noblesville East Middle 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 Noblesville East Middle School compares
Noblesville East Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▼ 33% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,057 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,057
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Indiana - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$12,313
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
African American 6.4%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Noblesville East Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Noblesville Schools, which includes Noblesville East Middle School.
$12,313
Per student
+2%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 51.7%
Federal 8.3%
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 Noblesville East Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noblesville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Noblesville West Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Noble Crossing Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hinkle Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Promise Road Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Noblesville East Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,291
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,330
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Noblesville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,057 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Noblesville East Middle School
How many students attend Noblesville East Middle School?
Noblesville East Middle School has 1,057 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Noblesville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Noblesville East Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Noblesville East Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% 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 Noblesville East Middle School?
33.4% of students at Noblesville East Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Noblesville East Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Noblesville East Middle School is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Noblesville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Noblesville East Middle School?
Noblesville East Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Noblesville East Middle School rank among public schools in Noblesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Noblesville East Middle School ranks #6 of 14 public schools in Noblesville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Noblesville on the city page.
Is Noblesville East Middle School a good school?
Noblesville East Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana 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 Noblesville Schools?
Besides Noblesville East Middle School, Noblesville Schools also operates Noblesville High School (3,291 students), Noblesville West Middle School (1,330 students), and Noble Crossing Elementary School (891 students). See the Noblesville Schools district page for the complete list.
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