Burnett Creek Elementary School

5700 N 50 W
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 775 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 69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 775 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 5% in IN
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Burnett Creek Elementary School's student population of 775 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
775 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

Burnett Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burnett Creek Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#82 out of 1763 schools
(Top 5%)
69%
38%
66%
41%
70-74%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
7%
13%
White
61%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burnett Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Burnett Creek Elementary School is ranked #82 out of 1,763 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?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Burnett Creek Elementary School?
775 students attend Burnett Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Burnett Creek Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% 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 19:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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 (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 775 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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