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West Noble Primary School

500 W Union St, Ligonier, IN 46767 · (260) 894-3191 · Noble County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL350 STUDENTS
Enrollment
350
Elementary
DISTRICT 412 · STATE 436
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.9:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
60%
209 students
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
21
Kindergarten
160
Grade 1
169
Student demographics
White
15544%
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 62%
Hispanic
18553%
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 15%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 3%
Two+
93%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
18954%
Female
16146%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
350
-32 (-8%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
was 17.1:1
% White
44%
was 49%
% Hispanic
53%
was 49%
% Black
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About West Noble Primary School

West Noble Primary School is one of the low-enrollment elementary campuss in Ligonier, Indiana, part of West Noble School Corporation, with 350 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 1.

West Noble School Corporation runs 4 schools in total, collectively educating 2,192 students. West Noble Primary School is one of those campuses.

On demographics, West Noble Primary School reports that the most-represented group is Hispanic (53%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Other groups include 44% White, 3% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 11% Hispanic, putting the school's mix noticeably more Hispanic than the area baseline.

On the resource side, Staff filings list 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 14.6:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 15.5:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 60% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Noble County (around 46%), the school's rate is meaningfully above typical.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (Noble County) shows that median household income runs about $71,723, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. West Noble Primary School is one of 16 public schools in Noble County (combined enrollment of about 6,651 students).

The closest other public school is West Noble Elementary School, roughly 2.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count contracted 8%: 382 students in 2018 compared to 350 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 49% to 44%. Class-load math has narrowed: from 17.1:1 in 2018 to 14.6:1 in 2025.

On this page, the feed for West Noble Primary School typically covers classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Noble County at a glance

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Population
47,495
Census ACS
Median income
$71,723
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
6,651 students

Quick facts

School name
West Noble Primary School
District
West Noble School Corporation
Address
500 W Union St, Ligonier, IN 46767
Phone
(260) 894-3191
County
Noble County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–01
Total enrollment
350
Teachers (FTE)
24
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
209 (60%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
181290002055
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in West Noble School Corporation
Other schools in Ligonier
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Frequently asked questions

About West Noble Primary School
What is the total enrollment at West Noble Primary School?
West Noble Primary School enrolls approximately 350 students in grades PK-01.
What age range does West Noble Primary School serve?
West Noble Primary School serves students from grade PK through grade 01.
How many students per teacher at West Noble Primary School?
Approximately 14.6:1 students per teacher at West Noble Primary School.
What is the student diversity at West Noble Primary School?
Student demographics at West Noble Primary School are roughly 44% White, 53% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is West Noble Primary School public or private?
West Noble Primary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by West Noble School Corporation.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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