- Enrollment
- 3,291
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Noblesville, IN
White River Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for White River Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180765001246
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White River Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Noblesville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
White River Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White River Elementary School ranks #2 of 10 schools in Noblesville, IN.
School address
District: Noblesville Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180765001246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
White River Elementary School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 180765001246 · Noblesville, IN Other · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 13.4:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Noblesville High School (3,291 students)
White River Elementary School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
White River Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Noblesville Hi
Noblesville High School
3,291 students
- Noblesville We
Noblesville West Middle School
1,330 students
- Noblesville Ea 1,057
Noblesville East Middle School
1,057 students
- Noble Crossing 891
Noble Crossing Elementary School
891 students
- Hinkle Creek E 885
Hinkle Creek Elementary School
885 students
- This school 605
White River Elementary School
605 students
What this shows White River Elementary School reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How White River Elementary School compares
White River Elementary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 20% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Indiana - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$11,810
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 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 5.6%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, White River Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Noblesville Schools reports $11,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White River Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noblesville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Noblesville West Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Noblesville East Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Noble Crossing Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hinkle Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White River Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,330
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Noblesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Noble Crossing Elementary School
Standard public school
891 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Hinkle Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
885 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Promise Road Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Hazel Dell Elementary School
Standard public school
642 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Deer Creek Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Options Indiana
Standard public school
612 students 36:1 students per teacher
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 (~605 students)
Frequently asked questions about White River Elementary School
How many students attend White River Elementary School?
White River Elementary School has 605 students enrolled. It is a public school in Noblesville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 645 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at White River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at White River Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% 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 White River Elementary School?
39.8% of students at White River Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White River Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at White River Elementary School is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Noblesville, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White River Elementary School?
White River Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 White River Elementary School rank among schools in Noblesville?
By Resource Investment Index, White River Elementary School ranks #2 of 10 schools in Noblesville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Noblesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Noblesville Schools?
Besides White River Elementary School, Noblesville Schools also operates Noblesville High School (3,291 students), Noblesville West Middle School (1,330 students), and Noblesville East Middle School (1,057 students). See the Noblesville Schools district page for the complete list.