- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
West Noble Primary School held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 181290002055 · Ligonier, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 13.5:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: West Noble High School (742 students)
West Noble Primary School held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
West Noble Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Noble Hig
West Noble High School
742 students
- West Noble Mid
West Noble Middle School
627 students
- West Noble Ele
West Noble Elementary School
473 students
- This school
West Noble Primary School
350 students
What this shows West Noble Primary School reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Noble Primary School compares
West Noble Primary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other 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 (~350 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.