Enrollment
810
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Noblesville, IN
Promise Road Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Promise Road Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180765002546
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Promise Road Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #8 of 10
- schools in Noblesville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Promise Road Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Promise Road Elementary ranks #8 of 10 schools in Noblesville, IN.
School address
District: Noblesville Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180765002546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Promise Road Elementary compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Promise Road Elementary
Promise Road Elementary is a large combined-grade school in Noblesville, Indiana, enrolling 810 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.7% free-meal eligibility runs 46% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 810 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 303 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #292, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 810 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% 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): Promise Road Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.4:1 vs 17.8:1).
Noblesville Schools also operates Noblesville High School (3,291 students) and Noblesville West Middle School (1,330 students) alongside Promise Road Elementary.
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 Promise Road Elementary compares
Promise Road Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 46% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 810 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
810
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Indiana - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 810 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 59.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
African American 8.9%
Asian 7.8%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Promise Road Elementary 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 Promise Road Elementary.
$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 Promise Road Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noblesville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Noblesville West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Noblesville East Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Noble Crossing Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hinkle Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Promise Road Elementary'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
- 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
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
White River Elementary School
Standard public school
605 students 13.4:1 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 (~810 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Promise Road Elementary
How many students attend Promise Road Elementary?
Promise Road Elementary has 810 students enrolled. It is a public school in Noblesville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Promise Road Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Promise Road Elementary is 18.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Promise Road Elementary?
26.7% of students at Promise Road Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Promise Road Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Promise Road Elementary is White at 59.9% of enrollment, in Noblesville, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Promise Road Elementary?
Promise Road Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Promise Road Elementary rank among schools in Noblesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Promise Road Elementary 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 Promise Road Elementary a good school?
Promise Road Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Promise Road Elementary, 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.
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