West Lafayette Com School Corp School District

1130 N Salisbury
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

West Lafayette Com School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,343 students in West Lafayette Com School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in West Lafayette Com School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
2,343 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

West Lafayette Com School Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#6 out of 400 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of West Lafayette Com School Corp  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Lafayette Com School Corp  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Lafayette Com School Corp  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Lafayette Com School Corp  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of West Lafayette Com School Corp  School District and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.56
# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,659 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
556 Students
31,157 Students
% Asian Students
24%
3%
# Hispanic Students
164 Students
150,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
15%
# Black Students
154 Students
137,666 Students
% Black Students
6%
13%
# White Students
1,283 Students
650,927 Students
% White Students
55%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
179 Students
56,510 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
166
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
166
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
179
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
176
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
164
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
196
74,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
186
75,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
171
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
189
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
191
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
179
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
196
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
184
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,406

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,483 is higher than the state median of $13,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,061 is higher than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart displays total revenue of West Lafayette Com School Corp  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$33 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart displays total spending of West Lafayette Com School Corp  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,483
$13,222
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in West Lafayette Com School Corp  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,061
$12,852
This chart displays average spending per public school student in West Lafayette Com School Corp  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best West Lafayette Com School Corp School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
600 Cumberland Ave
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 464-3212
Grades: K-3
| 687 students
Rank: #22.
West Lafayette Jr/sr High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1105 N Grant St
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 746-0400
Grades: 7-12
| 1,110 students
Rank: #33.
West Lafayette Intermediate School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1838 N Salisbury
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 746-0500
Grades: 4-6
| 546 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Lafayette Com School Corp School District?
West Lafayette Com School Corp School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,343 students.
What is the rank of West Lafayette Com School Corp School District?
West Lafayette Com School Corp School District is ranked #7 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Lafayette Com School Corp School District?
55% of West Lafayette Com School Corp School District students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Lafayette Com School Corp School District?
West Lafayette Com School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is West Lafayette Com School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,061 is higher than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 5%)
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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