Enrollment
183
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Noblesville, IN
Options Noblesville
Federal NCES profile for Options Noblesville, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180001602313Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Options Noblesville earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #8 of 10
- schools in Noblesville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Options Noblesville has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Options Noblesville ranks #8 of 10 schools in Noblesville, IN.
School address
District: Options Charter Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180001602313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Options Noblesville compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Options Noblesville
Options Noblesville is a lower-poverty, small charter combined-grade school in Noblesville, Indiana, enrolling 183 students.
At 15.3:1, 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, 17.5% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Indiana average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Indiana schools, with 183 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 32 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #30, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 183 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 79.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Noblesville's public schools, it stands alongside Noble Crossing Elementary School (891 students): Options Noblesville is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 17.8:1).
Options Charter Schools also operates Options Indiana (612 students) and Options Westfield (248 students) alongside Options Noblesville.
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 Options Noblesville compares
Options Noblesville on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 65% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Indiana - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
79.8%
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
$10,580
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 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 73.2%
African American 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Options Noblesville is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Options Charter Schools, which includes Options Noblesville.
$10,580
Per student
-12%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.3%
State 91.5%
Federal 3.2%
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 Options Noblesville Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Options Indiana | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Options Westfield | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Options Noblesville's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 36:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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
Similar other 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 (~183 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Options Noblesville
How many students attend Options Noblesville?
Options Noblesville has 183 students enrolled. It is a public school in Noblesville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Options Noblesville?
The student-teacher ratio at Options Noblesville is 15.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% 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 Options Noblesville?
17.5% of students at Options Noblesville are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Options Noblesville?
The largest demographic group at Options Noblesville is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Noblesville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Options Noblesville?
Options Noblesville has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Options Noblesville rank among schools in Noblesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Options Noblesville ranks #8 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.
Is Options Noblesville a good school?
Options Noblesville earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Options Charter Schools?
Besides Options Noblesville, Options Charter Schools also operates Options Indiana (612 students) and Options Westfield (248 students). See the Options Charter Schools district page for the complete list.
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