Enrollment
563
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Noblesville, IN
Stony Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stony Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180765001312
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stony Creek Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Noblesville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Stony Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stony Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Noblesville, IN.
School address
District: Noblesville Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180765001312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stony Creek Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stony Creek Elementary School
Stony Creek Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Noblesville, Indiana, enrolling 563 students.
At 14.8:1, 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, 22.5% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 563 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 311 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #140.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Noblesville's public schools, it stands alongside Noble Crossing Elementary School (891 students): Stony Creek Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 17.8:1).
Noblesville Schools also operates Noblesville High School (3,291 students) and Noblesville West Middle School (1,330 students) alongside Stony Creek Elementary 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 Stony Creek Elementary School compares
Stony Creek Elementary 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 55% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Indiana - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Stony Creek Elementary 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 Stony Creek Elementary 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 Stony Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noblesville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Noblesville West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Noblesville East Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Noble Crossing Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hinkle Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stony Creek Elementary 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
- 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
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 (~563 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Stony Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Stony Creek Elementary School?
Stony Creek Elementary School has 563 students enrolled. It is a public school in Noblesville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stony Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stony Creek Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% 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 Stony Creek Elementary School?
22.5% of students at Stony Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stony Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stony Creek Elementary School is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Noblesville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stony Creek Elementary School?
Stony Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Stony Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Noblesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Stony Creek Elementary School ranks #1 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 Stony Creek Elementary School a good school?
Stony Creek Elementary School earns 49/100 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 Noblesville Schools?
Besides Stony Creek 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.
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