Nobel Elementary School (Closed 2006)

8837 Pottawatomie Tr
Gary, IN 46403
Nobel Elementary School serves 529 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
529 students

Showing 1997–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
23 teachers

Showing 1996–2005. View full 19-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
Hispanic
2%
15%

Showing 1996–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Black
93%
14%

Showing 1997–2025. View full 38-year historical data

White
5%
62%

Showing 1996–2025. View full 38-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
95%
0.13

Showing 1997–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
42%

Showing 1997–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Nobel Elementary School?
529 students attend Nobel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Nobel Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Nobel Elementary School offer ?
Nobel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Nobel Elementary School part of?
Nobel Elementary School is part of Gary Community School Corporation School District.

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