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 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,090 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 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
7,090 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
488 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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.
Overall District Rank
#258 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Graduation Rate
87%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
31%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
22%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
38%
62%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,677 is higher than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,558 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$132 MM
$17,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$132 MM
$16,951 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,677
$16,486
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,558
$16,362
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Lafayette School Corporation School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Edgelea Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2910 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4780
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4780
Gr: K-4 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Murdock Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Cason St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6120
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6120
Gr: K-4 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 South 21st Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6130
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6130
Gr: K-4 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3280 S 9th St
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4740
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4740
Gr: K-4 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Glen Acres Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3767 Kimberly Dr
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 771-6150
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 771-6150
Gr: PK-4 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Vinton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 Elmwood Ave
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6140
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6140
Gr: K-4 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4700
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Thomas Miller Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 S 4th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 476-2930
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 476-2930
Gr: K-4 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2101 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4750
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4750
Gr: 7-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
530 N 26th St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6100
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6100
Gr: 5-6 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
Miami Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Beck Ln
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4800
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4800
Gr: K-4 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lafayette School Corporation School District?
Lafayette School Corporation School District manages 11 public schools serving 7,090 students.
What is the rank of Lafayette School Corporation School District?
Lafayette School Corporation School District is ranked #254 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?
38% of Lafayette School Corporation School District students are White, 31% 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 15:1, which is equal to 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 $18,558 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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