Central Noble Elementary School

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Central Noble Elementary School ranks 603 rd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Central Noble Elementary School is a public elementary school in Albion, Indiana, serving 247 students in grades 3-5. The school is part of the Central Noble Community School Corporation, which is ranked 185 out of 381 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While Central Noble Elementary School has seen improvements in chronic absenteeism, it faces several challenges. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.9%) compared to surrounding schools, and its performance on ILEARN assessments is generally below state and district averages, particularly in English Language Arts. For example, in 2023-2024, only 27.27% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district's 31.38% and the state's 38.6-41.8% for individual grade levels. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 39.15% in 2021-2022 to 55.06% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to other local schools, Central Noble Elementary School lags behind in academic performance. Topeka Elementary School, part of the Westview School Corporation, and Northern Heights Elementary School, part of the Whitley County Consolidated Schools district, both outperform Central Noble Elementary School on ILEARN assessments. However, the school has seen an increase in spending per student, from $8,437 in 2019-2020 to $12,027 in 2021-2022, which may indicate a focus on addressing these challenges.

Detail:

Public 3-5

202 Cougar Ct
Albion, IN 46701

(260) 636-7538

District: Central Noble Com School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
603^rd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,027

Students who attend Central Noble Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Central Noble Junior Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 229

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.2%

Hispanic:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Noble Elementary School ranks worse than 59.7% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.03. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.2%), Hispanic (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Noble Elementary School is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Central Noble Elementary School employs 17.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Noble Elementary School is $12,027.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Central Noble Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Central Noble Com School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Noble Com School Corp 168^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Noble Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	43.01	642^nd	959	33.1%
2006	48.54	572^nd	961	40.5%
2007	41.53	683^rd	985	30.7%
2008	39.72	721^st	996	27.6%
2009	47.55	632^nd	1003	37.0%
2010	33.20	774^th	1009	23.3%
2011	48.68	644^th	1025	37.2%
2012	38.71	735^th	1015	27.6%
2013	43.18	702^nd	1035	32.2%
2014	73.96	219^th	1036	78.9%
2015	78.94	155^th	1040	85.1%
2016	72.00	267^th	1046	74.5%
2017	49.95	591^st	1033	42.8%
2018	38.13	720^th	1027	29.9%
2019	46.47	606^th	1031	41.2%
2021	49.77	555^th	1016	45.4%
2022	43.94	609^th	1020	40.3%
2023	46.19	575^th	1016	43.4%
2024	42.03	603^rd	1010	40.3%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central Noble Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	342	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	344
1989	346	1	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
1990	354	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
1991	354	1	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
1992	366	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
1993	344	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	349
1994	367	2	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	379
1995	387	0	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	397
1996	387	0	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	397
1997	397	1	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	409
1998	418	1	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	428
1999	441	1	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	455
2000	367	0	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	374
2001	377	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	381
2002	348	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	350
2003	348	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	350
2004	412	0	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	417
2005	394	0	3	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	407
2006	391	0	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
2007	325	0	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	4	339
2008	333	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	5	344
2009	300	0	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	3	312
2010	299	1	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	3	308
2011	312	3	3	3	0	0	3	0	324
2012	310	1	0	8	0	0	5	0	324
2013	297	1	1	10	0	0	8	0	317
2014	290	3	1	10	0	0	6	0	310
2015	280	1	0	6	0	0	2	0	289
2016	262	0	0	8	0	0	3	0	273
2017	279	1	0	7	1	0	11	0	299
2018	257	2	0	8	1	0	7	0	275
2019	244	0	2	10	0	0	7	0	263
2020	246	1	2	9	1	0	7	0	266
2021	240	2	0	9	1	0	9	0	261
2022	219	1	0	10	1	0	4	0	235
2023	227	1	0	11	1	0	7	0	247
2024	218	0	0	11	0	0	0	0	229

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Noble Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	344	14.2	24.2	1.5
1989	352	15.6	22.5	4.5
1990	359	14.2	25.2	7.2
1991	360	16.2	22.2	5.8
1992	371	14.3	25.9	13.2
1993	349	16.8	20.8	14.9
1994	379	20.1	18.9	11.1
1995	397	18.4	21.6	13.1
1996	397	18.4	21.6	13.1
1997	409	18.3	22.3	10.8
1998	428	20.4	21.0	17.5
1999	455	22.2	20.5	20.7
2000	374	19.3	19.4	23
2001	381	18.8	20.3	25.7
2002	350	16.8	20.8	35.4
2003	350	16.8	20.8	35.4
2004	417	19.9	21.0	32.6
2005	407	19.9	20.5	36.9
2006	399	18.1	22.0	34.1
2007	339	n/a	n/a	40
2008	344	18.9	18.2	36.3
2009	312	20.1	15.5	45
2010	308	17.9	17.1	51.8
2011	324	14.4	22.3	46
2012	324	18.0	18.0	49.1
2013	317	17.0	18.6	49.8
2014	310	15.0	20.6	42.9
2015	289	14.0	20.6	45.3
2016	273	15.0	18.2	43.6
2017	299	15.0	19.9	42.8
2018	275	15.0	18.3	39.3
2019	263	15.0	17.5	47.5
2020	266	15.0	17.7	43.2
2021	261	16.0	16.3	41.8
2022	235	15.8	14.8	39.1
2023	247	16.5	14.9	55.1
2024	229	17.6	12.9	38.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Noble Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	344	14.2	24.2	1.5
1989	352	15.6	22.5	4.5
1990	359	14.2	25.2	7.2
1991	360	16.2	22.2	5.8
1992	371	14.3	25.9	13.2
1993	349	16.8	20.8	14.9
1994	379	20.1	18.9	11.1
1995	397	18.4	21.6	13.1
1996	397	18.4	21.6	13.1
1997	409	18.3	22.3	10.8
1998	428	20.4	21.0	17.5
1999	455	22.2	20.5	20.7
2000	374	19.3	19.4	23
2001	381	18.8	20.3	25.7
2002	350	16.8	20.8	35.4
2003	350	16.8	20.8	35.4
2004	417	19.9	21.0	32.6
2005	407	19.9	20.5	36.9
2006	399	18.1	22.0	34.1
2007	339	n/a	n/a	40
2008	344	18.9	18.2	36.3
2009	312	20.1	15.5	45
2010	308	17.9	17.1	51.8
2011	324	14.4	22.3	46
2012	324	18.0	18.0	49.1
2013	317	17.0	18.6	49.8
2014	310	15.0	20.6	42.9
2015	289	14.0	20.6	45.3
2016	273	15.0	18.2	43.6
2017	299	15.0	19.9	42.8
2018	275	15.0	18.3	39.3
2019	263	15.0	17.5	47.5
2020	266	15.0	17.7	43.2
2021	261	16.0	16.3	41.8
2022	235	15.8	14.8	39.1
2023	247	16.5	14.9	55.1
2024	229	17.6	12.9	38.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Noble Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$301 (3.4%)	$8,586 (96.6%)	$8,887
2020	$204 (2.4%)	$8,232 (97.6%)	$8,436
2021	$345 (3.6%)	$9,156 (96.4%)	$9,501
2022	$1,882 (15.6%)	$10,144 (84.3%)	$12,027

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Noble Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 606^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 575^th of 1016 Elementary schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Noble Elementary School)	48	25	23%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Noble Com School Corp)	48	25	23%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Central Noble Elementary School)	58.7	44.1	14.7%
3rd Grade Math (Central Noble Com School Corp)	58.7	44.1	14.7%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Noble Elementary School)	49.4	37.4	12.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Noble Com School Corp)	49.4	37.4	12.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Central Noble Elementary School)	48.2	54.2	6%
4th Grade Math (Central Noble Com School Corp)	48.2	54.2	6%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Central Noble Elementary School)	43.4	38.6	4.9%
4th Grade Science (Central Noble Com School Corp)	43.4	38.6	4.9%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Noble Elementary School)	38.4	25.6	12.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Noble Com School Corp)	38.4	25.6	12.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Central Noble Elementary School)	39.5	42.3	2.8%
5th Grade Math (Central Noble Com School Corp)	39.5	42.3	2.8%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Central Noble Elementary School)	36	32.1	4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Central Noble Com School Corp)	36	32.1	4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	263	247	6.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	10	11	10%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	244	227	7%
Two or More Races	7	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.5%	55.1%	7.5%

Schools Near Central Noble Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Noble Elementary School	Public	3-5	202 Cougar Ct	Albion	46701	Noble County	Central Noble Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 636-7538	229	18	12.9	38.4%	218 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42	603^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	40.3%		46.2	575^th of 1016 public elementary schools	43.4%	28	25.0	27.2	29.9	27.3	42.9	45.0	49.4	45.6	33.8	$12,027	$1,883	$10,144
Central Noble Primary School	Public	K-2	1283 S Main St	Wolflake	46796	Noble County	Central Noble Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 635-2432	228	15	15.0	42.1%	222 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)								(n/a)										$11,673	$1,719	$9,954
Rome City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 W Jefferson St	Rome City	46784	Noble County	East Noble School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 854-3241	194	14	13.5	50.0%	170 (87.6%)	2 (1.0%)	14 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	24.4	774^th of 1010 public elementary schools	23.4%		26	770^th of 1016 public elementary schools	24.2%	4	33.3	31.8	25.6	29.7	33.3	36.4	15.4	26.4	7.7	$11,850	$1,208	$10,642
South Side Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1350 S Sherman St	Kendallville	46755	Noble County	East Noble School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 349-2200	303	24	12.6	40.9%	249 (82.2%)	5 (1.7%)	40 (13.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	34.5	681^st of 1010 public elementary schools	32.6%		26.1	768^th of 1016 public elementary schools	24.4%	87	21.2	22.0	42.6	28.6	15.7	9.8	51.1	25.9	36.2	$9,491	$764	$8,727
West Noble Elementary School	Public	2-4	5294 N Us 33	Ligonier	46767	Noble County	West Noble School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 894-3191	488	29	16.8	67.6%	205 (42.0%)	3 (0.6%)	273 (55.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	26.3	758^th of 1010 public elementary schools	25.0%		27.4	752^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	26.0%	6	17.4	26.8		22.1	35.9	39.0		37.5		$9,967	$535	$9,432
North Side Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	302 E Harding St	Kendallville	46755	Noble County	East Noble School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 347-1354	300	19	16.2	40.3%	256 (85.3%)	2 (0.7%)	25 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.7%)	40.6	625^th of 1010 public elementary schools	38.1%		38.1	655^th of 1016 public elementary schools	35.5%	30	43.2	40.9	28.6	36.8	47.7	43.2	23.2	36.8	21.8	$9,533	$986	$8,547
Avilla Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 W Washington St	Avilla	46710	Noble County	East Noble School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(260) 897-2301	469	26	17.8	25.8%	433 (92.3%)	6 (1.3%)	22 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	52.5	501^st of 1010 public elementary schools	50.4%		52.8	507^th of 1016 public elementary schools	50.1%	6	33.8	46.2	43.9	40.3	52.0	42.3	28.1	41.9	40.4	$9,010	$591	$8,419
Wolcott Mills Elementary School	Public	PK	108 Meyers Street	Wolcottville	46795	LaGrange County	Lakeland School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(260) 499-2450	20	2	13.3	20.0%	19 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$10,488	$620	$9,867
West Noble Primary School	Public	PK, KG-1	500 W Union St	Ligonier	46767	Noble County	West Noble School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 894-3191	342	23	14.8	58.8%	153 (44.7%)	1 (0.3%)	182 (53.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)								(n/a)										$10,655	$1,065	$9,591
Wayne Center Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1231 E Appleman Rd	Kendallville	46755	Noble County	East Noble School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(260) 347-2548	322	23	13.8	26.4%	289 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	58.6	427^th of 1010 public elementary schools	57.7%		57.2	454^th of 1016 public elementary schools	55.3%	27	40.0	37.3	50.0	41.1	48.4	44.8	52.8	47.9	50.0	$9,664	$540	$9,124

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Noble Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Central Noble Elementary School attend?

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High : Central Noble Junior Senior High School

Is Central Noble Elementary School a good school?

Central Noble Elementary School ranks 603^rd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Central Noble Elementary School?

Students at Central Noble Elementary School are 95% White, 5% Hispanic.

What district is Central Noble Elementary School in?

Central Noble Com School Corp

How many students attend Central Noble Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 229 students attended Central Noble Elementary School.

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