Hinkle Creek Elementary School

927 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hinkle Creek Elementary School, located in Noblesville, Indiana, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Noblesville Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative community culture, emphasizing both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. It consistently focuses on creating an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to engage in active learning and personal growth, supported by a dedicated staff and an active parent-teacher organization.

Academically, Hinkle Creek is committed to rigorous standards and utilizes modern instructional practices to prepare students for middle school and beyond. Beyond the core curriculum, the school offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs that cater to diverse interests, helping to create a well-rounded educational experience. Its suburban location in Noblesville allows the school to maintain a strong connection to the local community, which plays a significant role in the school’s identity as a focal point for families in the area.

927

Total Students

65.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hinkle Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	809
Hispanic	48
Black	20
Asian	9
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	2

White
809 (87.3 %)
Hispanic
48 (5.2 %)
Two or More
39 (4.2 %)
Black
20 (2.2 %)
Asian
9 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Noblesville Schools
Phone:	(317)776-0840
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	927
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 64

Kindergarten 131

Grade 1 141

Grade 2 138

Grade 3 150

Grade 4 145

Grade 5 158