Serving 321 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James Cole Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (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 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: James Cole Elementary School serves the southeast part of Lafayette, IN, covering an area of approximately 62.2 square miles, with most families typically driving 10-15 minutes to reach the school from the edges of the attendance zone, which extends up to 6.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Cole Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
James Cole Elementary School's student population of 321 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
Campus Size
3 acres
School Motto
When You're Here; You're Home
School Rankings
James Cole Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Cole Elementary School is 0.24, which is less 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
#509 out of 1743 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
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)
50-59%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.2%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Cole Elementary School's ranking?
James Cole Elementary School is ranked #509 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% 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 James Cole Elementary School?
321 students attend James Cole Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of James Cole Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Cole Elementary School?
James Cole Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does James Cole Elementary School offer ?
James Cole Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James Cole Elementary School part of?
James Cole Elementary School is part of Tippecanoe School Corp School District.
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