Enrollment
473
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ligonier, IN
West Noble Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Noble Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181290002231
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Noble Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Ligonier · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Noble Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Noble Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ligonier, IN.
School address
District: West Noble School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 181290002231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Noble Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Noble Elementary School
West Noble Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Ligonier, Indiana, enrolling 473 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 473 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 524 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #409, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (42%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 473 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Ligonier's elementary schools, it stands alongside West Noble Middle School (627 students): West Noble Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 12.5:1).
West Noble School Corporation also operates West Noble High School (742 students) and West Noble Middle School (627 students) alongside West Noble 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 West Noble Elementary School compares
West Noble 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 13% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Indiana - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$11,161
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 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 56.0%
White 41.6%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, West Noble Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Noble School Corporation, which includes West Noble Elementary School.
$11,161
Per student
-8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 64.7%
Federal 6.4%
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 West Noble Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Noble High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Noble Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Noble Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Noble Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Ligonier
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~473 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Noble Elementary School
How many students attend West Noble Elementary School?
West Noble Elementary School has 473 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ligonier, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Noble Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Noble Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% 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 West Noble Elementary School?
55.8% of students at West Noble Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Noble Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Noble Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment, in Ligonier, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Noble Elementary School?
West Noble Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 West Noble Elementary School rank among public schools in Ligonier?
By Resource Investment Index, West Noble Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ligonier, 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 Ligonier on the city page.
Is West Noble Elementary School a good school?
West Noble Elementary School earns 37/100 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 West Noble School Corporation?
Besides West Noble Elementary School, West Noble School Corporation also operates West Noble High School (742 students), West Noble Middle School (627 students), and West Noble Primary School (350 students). See the West Noble School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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