Lafayette School Corporation School District

2300 Cason St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,152 students in Lafayette School Corporation School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Lafayette School Corporation School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
7,152 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
507 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lafayette School Corporation School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 81% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#258 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
32%
39%
34%
41%
26%
34%
87%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
29%
15%
% Black
22%
13%
% White
40%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,507 is higher than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,740 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$104 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$105 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,507
$13,184
Spending / Student
$14,740
$12,815

Best Lafayette School Corporation School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Edgelea Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2910 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4780
Gr: K-4 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Murdock Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2100 Cason St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6120
Gr: K-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
611 South 21st Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6130
Gr: K-4 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3280 S 9th St
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4740
Gr: K-4 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Glen Acres Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3767 Kimberly Dr
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 771-6150
Gr: PK-4 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Vinton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3101 Elmwood Ave
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6140
Gr: K-4 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,034 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Thomas Miller Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S 4th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 476-2930
Gr: K-4 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #99.
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4750
Gr: 7-8 | 1,021 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
530 N 26th St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6100
Gr: 5-6 | 1,029 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
Miami Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 Beck Ln
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4800
Gr: K-4 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Lafayette Area Se
Special Education School
2300 Cason St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6006
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lafayette School Corporation School District?
Lafayette School Corporation School District manages 12 public schools serving 7,152 students.
What is the rank of Lafayette School Corporation School District?
Lafayette School Corporation School District is ranked #255 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette School Corporation School District?
40% of Lafayette School Corporation School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 22% 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 Lafayette School Corporation School District?
Lafayette School Corporation School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Lafayette School Corporation School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,740 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,152 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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