- Enrollment
- 3,291
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Noblesville, IN
North Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180765001311
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Noblesville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #2 of 10 schools in Noblesville, IN.
School address
District: Noblesville Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180765001311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
North Elementary School grew from 426 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 180765001311 · Noblesville, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 12.8:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Noblesville High School (3,291 students)
North Elementary School grew from 426 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
North Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Noblesville Hi
Noblesville High School
3,291 students
- Noblesville We
Noblesville West Middle School
1,330 students
- Noblesville Ea 1,057
Noblesville East Middle School
1,057 students
- Noble Crossing 891
Noble Crossing Elementary School
891 students
- Hinkle Creek E 885
Hinkle Creek Elementary School
885 students
- This school 448
North Elementary School
448 students
What this shows North Elementary School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Elementary School compares
North Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 36% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in Indiana - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,810
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 4.2%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, North Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Noblesville Schools reports $11,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Elementary 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Noblesville East Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Noble Crossing Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hinkle Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,330
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Noblesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Noble Crossing Elementary School
Standard public school
891 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Hinkle Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
885 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Promise Road Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Hazel Dell Elementary School
Standard public school
642 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Deer Creek Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Options Indiana
Standard public school
612 students 36:1 students per teacher
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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Elementary School
How many students attend North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has 448 students enrolled. It is a public school in Noblesville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% 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 North Elementary School?
31.9% of students at North Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Elementary School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Noblesville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 North Elementary School rank among schools in Noblesville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #2 of 10 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 schools in Noblesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Noblesville Schools?
Besides North Elementary School, Noblesville Schools also operates Noblesville High School (3,291 students), Noblesville West Middle School (1,330 students), and Noblesville East Middle School (1,057 students). See the Noblesville Schools district page for the complete list.