Enrollment
350
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ligonier, IN
West Noble Primary School
Federal NCES profile for West Noble Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181290002055
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Noble Primary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Ligonier · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Noble Primary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Noble Primary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ligonier, IN.
School address
District: West Noble School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 181290002055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Noble Primary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Noble Primary School
West Noble Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ligonier, Indiana, enrolling 350 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.0% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 350 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 476 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #367, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (44%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
West Noble School Corporation also operates West Noble High School (742 students) and West Noble Middle School (627 students) alongside West Noble Primary 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 Primary School compares
West Noble Primary 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 3% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Indiana - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.9%
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 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 52.9%
White 44.3%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, West Noble Primary 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 Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Noble High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Noble Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Noble Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Noble Primary 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
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other 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 (~350 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Noble Primary School
How many students attend West Noble Primary School?
West Noble Primary School has 350 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ligonier, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Noble Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Noble Primary School is 13.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 14% 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 Primary School?
48.0% of students at West Noble Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Noble Primary School?
The largest demographic group at West Noble Primary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.9% of enrollment, in Ligonier, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Noble Primary School?
West Noble Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Primary School rank among public schools in Ligonier?
By Resource Investment Index, West Noble Primary School ranks #1 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 Primary School a good school?
West Noble Primary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% 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 Primary School, West Noble School Corporation also operates West Noble High School (742 students), West Noble Middle School (627 students), and West Noble Elementary School (473 students). See the West Noble School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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