Enrollment
742
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181290002058
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Ligonier · Resource Index
- 34
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Noble High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Noble High School
West Noble High School is a mid-sized high school in Ligonier, Indiana, enrolling 742 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.3% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 742 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 395 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #297, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (46%) (diversity index 51/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
West Noble School Corporation also operates West Noble Middle School (627 students) and West Noble Elementary School (473 students) alongside West Noble High 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 High School compares
West Noble High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Noble School Corporation, which includes West Noble High 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 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
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high 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 (~742 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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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.
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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 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. See all public schools in Ligonier on the city page.
Is West Noble High School a good school?
West Noble High School earns 34/100 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 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.
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