Serving 455 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Amelia Earhart 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Amelia Earhart Elementary School serves the southern part of Lafayette, IN, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance from the school being about 1.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amelia Earhart Elementary School's student population of 455 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
455 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be an Earhart Flyer
School Rankings
Amelia Earhart Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amelia Earhart Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#664 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amelia Earhart Elementary School's ranking?
Amelia Earhart Elementary School is ranked #664 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Amelia Earhart Elementary School often compared to?
Amelia Earhart Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgelea Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Amelia Earhart Elementary School?
455 students attend Amelia Earhart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Amelia Earhart Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amelia Earhart Elementary School?
Amelia Earhart Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Amelia Earhart Elementary School offer ?
Amelia Earhart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Amelia Earhart Elementary School part of?
Amelia Earhart Elementary School is part of Lafayette School Corporation School District.
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