Miami Elementary School

2401 Beck Ln
Lafayette, IN 47909
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 468 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Miami Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than 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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Miami Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Miami Elementary School's student population of 468 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Once a Chief, always a Chief

School Rankings

Miami Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miami Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1389 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
39%
25-29%
41%
20-24%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
15%
Black
43%
13%
White
26%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Miami Elementary School's ranking?
Miami Elementary School is ranked #1389 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Miami Elementary School often compared to?
Miami Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgelea Elementary School, Dollens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Miami Elementary School?
468 students attend Miami Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Miami Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miami Elementary School?
Miami Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Miami Elementary School offer ?
Miami Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miami Elementary School part of?
Miami Elementary School is part of Lafayette School Corporation School District.

School Reviews

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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