Burnett Creek Elementary School

5700 N 50 W
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 705 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Burnett Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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-5
  • Enrollment: 705 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 5% in IN
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Burnett Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Burnett Creek Elementary School's student population of 705 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
705 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Burnett Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burnett Creek Elementary School is 0.57, 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)
#81 out of 1755 schools
(Top 5%)
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67%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burnett Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
66%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burnett Creek Elementary School 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
7%
3%
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Hispanic
16%
14%
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Black
7%
13%
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White
63%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
This chart display the diversity score of Burnett Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Burnett Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burnett Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Burnett Creek Elementary School is ranked #81 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Burnett Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Burnett Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Lafayette Elementary School, Klondike Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Burnett Creek Elementary School?
705 students attend Burnett Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Burnett Creek Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burnett Creek Elementary School?
Burnett Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Burnett Creek Elementary School offer ?
Burnett Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Burnett Creek Elementary School part of?
Burnett Creek Elementary School is part of Tippecanoe School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 705 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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