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#685 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 38% in state

White River Elementary School

Elementary School · Noblesville Schools · Noblesville, IN

A Noblesville Schools elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

19000 Cumberland Rd, Noblesville, IN 46060

  • Math 53% vs IN 46% (2025)
  • Reading 52% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.8% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.2% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+1.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+8.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$11,810
Chronic Absenteeism14.6%

Students at White River Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency53%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
46%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency52%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
44%
2025
Math
53%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where White River Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average622/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Noblesville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$91,141

Median home value

$292,400

Median rent

$1,215/mo

College educated

45.7%

Homeownership

69%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Our Lady of Grace SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–80.4 mi368Compare →
Juvenile Services CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.7 mi2Compare →
North Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–51.2 mi460Compare →
Noble Crossing Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–5Not available882Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Noblesville Schools

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#9 of 10
District spending per student
$11,810NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

White River Elementary School is listed in Noblesville Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About White River Elementary School

White River Elementary School is a public elementary school in Noblesville, IN, part of Noblesville Schools, serving approximately 636 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #685 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about White River Elementary School

What grades does White River Elementary School serve?

White River Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend White River Elementary School?

White River Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 636 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at White River Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at White River Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does White River Elementary School rank in IN?

White River Elementary School ranks #685 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is White River Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

White River Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at White River Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, White River Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is White River Elementary School a charter school?

No, White River Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is White River Elementary School a Title I school?

No, White River Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for White River Elementary School?

44.7% of students at White River Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
636
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Hamilton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.6%
Area population (ZIP 46060)
47,514
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
34.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46060; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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