Enrollment
1,330
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Noblesville, IN
Noblesville West Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Noblesville West Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180765000639
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Noblesville West Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #8 of 14
- public schools in Noblesville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Noblesville West Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Noblesville West Middle School ranks #8 of 14 public schools in Noblesville, IN.
School address
District: Noblesville Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180765000639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
89.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Noblesville West Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Noblesville West Middle School
Noblesville West Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Noblesville, Indiana, enrolling 1,330 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.8% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,330 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 72 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #60, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 443 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Noblesville's middle schools, it stands alongside Noblesville East Middle School (1,057 students): Noblesville West Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 13.6:1).
Noblesville Schools also operates Noblesville High School (3,291 students) and Noblesville East Middle School (1,057 students) alongside Noblesville West 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 West Middle School compares
Noblesville West 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 64% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,330 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,330
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Indiana - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
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 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 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 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Noblesville West Middle School is less 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 West 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 West Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noblesville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Noblesville East Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Noble Crossing Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hinkle Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Promise Road Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Noblesville West 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
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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 (~1,330 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Noblesville West Middle School
How many students attend Noblesville West Middle School?
Noblesville West Middle School has 1,330 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Noblesville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Noblesville West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Noblesville West Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 5% 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 West Middle School?
17.8% of students at Noblesville West Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Noblesville West Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Noblesville West Middle School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Noblesville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Noblesville West Middle School?
Noblesville West Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 West Middle School rank among public schools in Noblesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Noblesville West Middle School ranks #8 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 West Middle School a good school?
Noblesville West Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana. 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 West Middle School, Noblesville Schools also operates Noblesville High School (3,291 students), Noblesville East Middle School (1,057 students), and Noble Crossing Elementary School (891 students). See the Noblesville Schools district page for the complete list.
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