White River Elementary School

Summary:

White River Elementary School is a public elementary school in Noblesville, Indiana, serving 645 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Noblesville Schools district, which is ranked 21 out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 5-star rating.

White River Elementary has seen increasing racial diversity, with the percentage of white students decreasing from 80.07% in 2020-2021 to 68.37% in 2022-2023, while the percentage of Hispanic students and students of two or more races has increased. However, the school has also faced challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and lower academic performance compared to the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (49.23%) and Math (47.69%) were both lower than the Noblesville Schools district averages (59.17% and 54.29%, respectively).

When compared to other elementary schools in the Noblesville Schools district, White River Elementary generally performs below average. For instance, Hazel Dell Elementary had significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (68.2%) and Math (68.2%) in 2023-2024. Additionally, White River Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (41.71% in 2022-2023) compared to other Noblesville schools, such as Noble Crossing Elementary (15.77%), suggesting it serves a more economically disadvantaged population, which may contribute to its lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 19000 Cumberland Rd
       Noblesville, IN  46060


(317) 770-2080

District: Noblesville Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
331st of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,242 Help


Students who attend White River Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Noblesville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  645

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.4%
Hispanic:
15.3%
African American:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details White River Elementary School ranks better than 67.2% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Noblesville Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.83. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.4%), Hispanic (15.3%), African American (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Noblesville Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at White River Elementary School is 14.3, which is the 3rd best among 7 elementary schools in the Noblesville Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at White River Elementary School is $11,242, which is the 2nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Noblesville Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

White River Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Noblesville Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Noblesville Schools 21st of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for White River Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 81.34 108th 959 88.7%
2006 79.40 143rd 961 85.1%
2007 69.46 285th 985 71.1%
2008 70.23 267th 996 73.2%
2009 77.52 181st 1003 82.0%
2010 78.71 156th 1009 84.5%
2011 72.50 256th 1025 75.0%
2012 72.53 252nd 1015 75.2%
2013 68.02 337th 1035 67.4%
2014 64.90 401st 1036 61.3%
2015 54.59 525th 1040 49.5%
2016 57.22 508th 1046 51.4%
2017 58.96 478th 1033 53.7%
2018 58.97 461st 1027 55.1%
2019 56.03 481st 1031 53.3%
2021 54.35 489th 1016 51.9%
2022 50.74 542nd 1020 46.9%
2023 64.33 364th 1016 64.2%
2024 66.83 331st 1010 67.2%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for White River Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 461 2 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 471
2001 497 3 2 6 4 n/a n/a 0 512
2002 533 12 8 8 1 n/a n/a 0 562
2003 533 12 8 8 1 n/a n/a 0 562
2004 559 9 8 9 1 n/a n/a 0 586
2005 557 11 5 16 1 n/a n/a 0 590
2006 573 20 4 19 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2007 581 28 5 32 0 n/a n/a 19 665
2008 512 23 4 21 0 n/a n/a 22 582
2009 497 18 2 15 0 n/a n/a 22 554
2010 481 12 11 18 0 n/a n/a 22 544
2011 485 7 7 16 0 0 20 0 535
2012 491 15 7 30 1 0 22 0 566
2013 586 20 8 32 1 0 23 0 670
2014 558 24 10 39 1 0 23 0 655
2015 591 38 10 55 1 1 25 0 721
2016 560 40 9 58 1 0 24 0 692
2017 551 53 12 67 2 1 18 0 704
2018 563 48 16 65 2 1 19 0 714
2019 511 53 16 70 3 0 13 0 666
2020 509 50 16 63 3 1 10 0 652
2021 490 39 16 53 4 2 8 0 612
2022 451 55 21 73 4 0 15 0 619
2023 441 51 21 99 3 0 30 0 645

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 White River Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 471 29.2 16.1 21.2
2001 512 30.3 16.9 18.6
2002 562 32.4 17.3 26.7
2003 562 32.4 17.3 26.7
2004 586 30.4 19.3 22.4
2005 590 30.5 19.3 23.7
2006 616 32.7 18.8 22.6
2007 665 n/a n/a 27.4
2008 582 34.0 17.1 25.9
2009 554 33.0 16.8 26.9
2010 544 30.0 18.1 30.5
2011 535 25.1 21.2 29
2012 566 30.5 18.5 40.1
2013 670 31.0 21.6 39.6
2014 655 32.0 20.4 38
2015 721 32.0 22.5 38.3
2016 692 31.0 22.3 32.4
2017 704 31.0 22.7 33.9
2018 714 33.0 21.6 37.5
2019 666 31.0 21.4 37.2
2020 652 33.0 19.7 35
2021 612 37.0 16.5 33
2022 619 40.5 15.2 34.2
2023 645 45.0 14.3 41.7

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 White River Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 471 29.2 16.1 21.2
2001 512 30.3 16.9 18.6
2002 562 32.4 17.3 26.7
2003 562 32.4 17.3 26.7
2004 586 30.4 19.3 22.4
2005 590 30.5 19.3 23.7
2006 616 32.7 18.8 22.6
2007 665 n/a n/a 27.4
2008 582 34.0 17.1 25.9
2009 554 33.0 16.8 26.9
2010 544 30.0 18.1 30.5
2011 535 25.1 21.2 29
2012 566 30.5 18.5 40.1
2013 670 31.0 21.6 39.6
2014 655 32.0 20.4 38
2015 721 32.0 22.5 38.3
2016 692 31.0 22.3 32.4
2017 704 31.0 22.7 33.9
2018 714 33.0 21.6 37.5
2019 666 31.0 21.4 37.2
2020 652 33.0 19.7 35
2021 612 37.0 16.5 33
2022 619 40.5 15.2 34.2
2023 645 45.0 14.3 41.7

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 White River Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $328 (3.9%) $8,186 (96.1%) $8,514
2020 $324 (3.2%) $9,909 (96.8%) $10,233
2021 $300 (2.7%) $10,954 (97.3%) $11,254
2022 $693 (6.2%) $10,549 (93.8%) $11,242

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on White River Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 481st of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 364th of 1016 Elementary schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (White River Elementary School)49.155.9
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Noblesville Schools)59.955
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (White River Elementary School)67.667
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Noblesville Schools)75.169
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (White River Elementary School)48.139.1
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Noblesville Schools)54.853.5
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (White River Elementary School)42.640.2
 2.4%
   4th Grade Math (Noblesville Schools)62.661
 1.6%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (White River Elementary School)40.731.5
 9.2%
   4th Grade Science (Noblesville Schools)52.248.4
 3.8%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (White River Elementary School)48.446.5
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Noblesville Schools)60.752.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (White River Elementary School)4646.5
 0.5%
   5th Grade Math (Noblesville Schools)63.353.3
 10%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (White River Elementary School)54.843
 11.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Noblesville Schools)62.752.5
 10.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students666645
 3.2%
African American5351
 3.8%
American Indian33
Asian1621
 31.3%
Hispanic7099
 41.4%
Pacific Islander00
White511441
 13.7%
Two or More Races1330
 130.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.2%41.7%
 4.5%


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Students at White River Elementary School are 68% White, 15% Hispanic, 8% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Students who attend White River Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Noblesville High School

White River Elementary School ranks 331st of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 645 students attended White River Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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