Vinton Elementary School

3101 Elmwood Ave
Lafayette, IN 47904
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Vinton Elementary School serves 433 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Vinton Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in IN
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Vinton Elementary School's student population of 433 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
433 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Vinton Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Vinton Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
Overall Testing Rank
#1088 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
28%
14%
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Black
14%
13%
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White
48%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.67
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Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vinton Elementary School's ranking?
Vinton Elementary School is ranked #1088 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Vinton Elementary School often compared to?
Vinton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgelea Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Vinton Elementary School?
433 students attend Vinton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Vinton Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vinton Elementary School?
Vinton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vinton Elementary School offer ?
Vinton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Vinton Elementary School part of?
Vinton Elementary School is part of Lafayette School Corporation School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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