Enrollment
605
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 180765001246
White River Elementary School — Noblesville, IN
Federal NCES profile for White River Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 25
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Noblesville Schools · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White River Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
White River Elementary School reports 605 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 45.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 39.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 20% below the Indiana average and 23% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 303 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 29.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Noblesville Schools spends $15,678 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.0% from local sources (property taxes), 51.7% from the state, and 8.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How White River Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 20% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 73% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Indiana — lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
29.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,678
per pupil, district-wide
— above Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 605 Top 73% in Indiana — larger than 27% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 45.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 39.8% -20% vs state
NCES ID 180765001246
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 303:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.9%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Noblesville Schools, which includes White River Elementary School.
$15,678
Per student
+8%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 51.7%
Federal 8.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,291
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,330
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
Similar other schools in Noblesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Noble Crossing Elementary School
Standard public school
891 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Hinkle Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
885 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Promise Road Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 17:1 students per teacher
Hazel Dell Elementary School
Standard public school
642 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Deer Creek Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Options Indiana
Standard public school
612 students 31.4:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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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 other school in Noblesville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at White River Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Noblesville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White River Elementary School?
White River Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.