Serving 691 students in grades Kindergarten-3, West Lafayette Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
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 Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 691 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Cumberland Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in West Lafayette, IN, encompassing approximately 4.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Lafayette Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
West Lafayette Elementary School's student population of 691 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
691 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Lafayette Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Lafayette 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#38 out of 1743 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
26%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.7%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Lafayette Elementary School's ranking?
West Lafayette Elementary School is ranked #38 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are West Lafayette Elementary School often compared to?
West Lafayette Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burnett Creek Elementary School, Klondike Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend West Lafayette Elementary School?
691 students attend West Lafayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of West Lafayette Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Lafayette Elementary School?
West Lafayette Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Lafayette Elementary School offer ?
West Lafayette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Lafayette Elementary School part of?
West Lafayette Elementary School is part of West Lafayette Com School Corp School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Teacher,
I am a visiting scholar from China. I will stay at Purdue University for one year( Jan, 2016-Jan 2017). My son is 8 years old (born: July,15,2008). I have rent an apartment in Beau Jardin. I want to know could my son go to your school? He is grade two in China. What should I do to send him to your school?
Thank you!
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