Enrollment
627
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Noble Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Noble Middle School
West Noble Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Ligonier, Indiana, enrolling 627 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 627 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.
Against 468 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #313.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (40%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.4% 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 Elementary School (473 students): West Noble Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 14.3:1).
West Noble School Corporation also operates West Noble High School (742 students) and West Noble Elementary School (473 students) alongside West Noble Middle 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 Middle School compares
West Noble Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Noble School Corporation, which includes West Noble Middle 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 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
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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 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 (~627 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Ligonier on the city page.
Is West Noble Middle School a good school?
West Noble Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Indiana schools. 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 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.
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