- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ligonier, IN
West Noble Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Noble Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181290002059
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Noble Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Ligonier · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Noble Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Noble Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ligonier, IN.
School address
District: West Noble School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 181290002059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
West Noble Middle School shrank from 671 students in 2022-23 to 630 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 181290002059 · Ligonier, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 12.5:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: West Noble High School (742 students)
West Noble Middle School shrank from 671 students in 2022-23 to 630 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
West Noble Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Noble Hig
West Noble High School
742 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Noble Middle School compares
West Noble Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▲ 8% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in Indiana - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.5%
White 40.4%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, West Noble Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Noble High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Noble Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Noble Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Noble Middle 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
Similar elementary schools in Ligonier
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~627 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Noble Middle School
How many students attend West Noble Middle School?
West Noble Middle School has 627 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ligonier, IN. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Noble Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Noble Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% 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 Middle School?
53.5% of students at West Noble Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Noble Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Noble Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.5% of enrollment, in Ligonier, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Noble Middle School?
West Noble Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Ligonier?
By Resource Investment Index, West Noble Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, West Noble School Corporation also operates West Noble High School (742 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.