Glen Acres Elementary School

3767 Kimberly Dr
Lafayette, IN 47905
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 516 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Glen Acres Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 50% in IN
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Glen Acres Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Glen Acres Elementary School's student population of 516 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
516 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Glen Acres Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glen Acres Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
#872 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-44%
36%
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35-39%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
31%
14%
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Black
23%
13%
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White
37%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glen Acres Elementary School's ranking?
Glen Acres Elementary School is ranked #872 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Glen Acres Elementary School often compared to?
Glen Acres Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgelea Elementary School, Vinton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Glen Acres Elementary School?
516 students attend Glen Acres Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Glen Acres Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 23% 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 Glen Acres Elementary School?
Glen Acres Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Glen Acres Elementary School offer ?
Glen Acres Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Glen Acres Elementary School part of?
Glen Acres Elementary School is part of Lafayette School Corporation School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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