- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ligonier, IN
West Noble High School
Federal NCES profile for West Noble High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181290002058
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Noble High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Ligonier · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Noble High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Noble High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ligonier, IN.
School address
District: West Noble School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 181290002058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
West Noble High School held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 181290002058 · Ligonier, IN High · MID · TRAD
742 enr · 16.5:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: West Noble Middle School (627 students)
West Noble High School held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
West Noble High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Noble High School
742 students
- West Noble Mid
West Noble Middle School
627 students
- West Noble Ele
West Noble Elementary School
473 students
- West Noble Pri
West Noble Primary School
350 students
What this shows West Noble High School reports 742 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Noble High School compares
West Noble High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 8% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
742
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Indiana - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$12,040
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.1%
White 45.6%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.4%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, West Noble High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Noble School Corporation reports $12,040 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Noble High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Noble Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Noble Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Noble Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Noble High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high 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 (~742 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Noble High School
How many students attend West Noble High School?
West Noble High School has 742 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ligonier, IN. CCD year-over-year: 697 (2022-23) → 724 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Noble High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Noble High School is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Noble High School?
45.3% of students at West Noble High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Noble High School?
The largest demographic group at West Noble High School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment, in Ligonier, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Noble High School?
West Noble High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 West Noble High School rank among public schools in Ligonier?
By Resource Investment Index, West Noble High School ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in West Noble School Corporation?
Besides West Noble High School, West Noble School Corporation also operates West Noble Middle School (627 students), West Noble Elementary School (473 students), and West Noble Primary School (350 students). See the West Noble School Corporation district page for the complete list.