Top Rankings
Lafayette School Corporation School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,152 students in Lafayette School Corporation School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Lafayette School Corporation School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,905 Schools
# Students
7,152 Students
1,030,328 Students
# Teachers
507 Teachers
67,342 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Lafayette School Corporation School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#239 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.56
# American Indian Students
14 Students
1,664 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
42 Students
31,166 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,108 Students
150,797 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
15%
# Black Students
1,563 Students
137,717 Students
% Black Students
22%
13%
# White Students
2,855 Students
651,314 Students
% White Students
40%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
565 Students
56,608 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
37
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
641
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
601
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
621
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
585
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
583
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
513
74,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
516
76,098
# Students in 7th Grade:
507
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
514
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
511
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
536
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
525
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
462
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,406
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,507 is higher than the state median of $13,214. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,740 is higher than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$104 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$105 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,507
$13,214
Spending / Student
$14,740
$12,844
Best Lafayette School Corporation School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Edgelea Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2910 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4780
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4780
Grades: K-4
| 443 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Murdock Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Cason St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6120
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6120
Grades: K-4
| 232 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
611 South 21st Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6130
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6130
Grades: K-4
| 193 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3280 S 9th St
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4740
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4740
Grades: K-4
| 440 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Glen Acres Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3767 Kimberly Dr
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 771-6150
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 771-6150
Grades: PK-4
| 542 students
Rank: #66.
Vinton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 Elmwood Ave
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6140
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6140
Grades: K-4
| 427 students
Rank: #77.
Miami Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Beck Ln
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4800
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4800
Grades: K-4
| 468 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4700
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,034 students
Rank: #99.
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2101 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4750
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4750
Grades: 7-8
| 1,021 students
Rank: #1010.
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
530 N 26th St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6100
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6100
Grades: 5-6
| 1,029 students
Rank: #1111.
Thomas Miller Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 S 4th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 476-2930
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 476-2930
Grades: K-4
| 323 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Lafayette Area Se
Special Education School
2300 Cason St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6006
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6006
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lafayette School Corporation School District?
Lafayette School Corporation School District manages 12 public schools serving 7,152 students.
What is the rank of Lafayette School Corporation School District?
Lafayette School Corporation School District is ranked #243 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette School Corporation School District?
40% of Lafayette School Corporation School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lafayette School Corporation School District?
Lafayette School Corporation School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Lafayette School Corporation School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,740 is higher than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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