Tippecanoe School Corp

Lafayette, Indiana — 19 schools

13,616
Total Enrollment
19
Schools
$13,986
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Tippecanoe School Corp operates 19 public schools serving 13,616 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 11 elementary, 6 middle, 2 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 13,575 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Tippecanoe County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,986 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 31.4% local, 62.3% state, and 6.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $56,202 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 35/100, ranked #288 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 19 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 521.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 12.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 69.4% White, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino, 7.2% African American across the district's schools.

William Henry Harrison High School accounts for 16.2% of all Tippecanoe School Corp student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Tippecanoe School Corp-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Tippecanoe School Corp school enrollment varies 6.9× across entities

Tippecanoe School Corp school enrollment ranges from 320 students (lowest) to 2,194 students (highest), a spread of 1,874 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Tippecanoe School Corp student-counselor ratio is 522:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Tippecanoe School Corp chronic absenteeism rate is 12.5% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.3%
Federal
62.3%
State
31.4%
Local

Funding Equity

35
Equity Score
288 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Tippecanoe County county, where this district is located.

$894
Studio/mo
$1,032
1 BR/mo
$1,242
2 BR/mo
$1,489
3 BR/mo
$1,992
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$56,202
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 19 schools in Tippecanoe School Corp.

White 69.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
African American 7.2%
Asian 2.7%
Multiracial 4.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 19
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
521.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Tippecanoe School Corp

School Enrollment
William Henry Harrison High School
2,194
Mccutcheon High School
1,835
Klondike Elementary School
905
Burnett Creek Elementary School
778
Battle Ground Middle School
712
Wea Ridge Middle School
675
Battle Ground Elementary School
652
Wea Ridge Elementary School
609
Woodland Elementary School
601
Mayflower Mill Elementary School
585
East Tipp Middle School
547
Hershey Elementary School
538
Wyandotte Elementary
522
Southwestern Middle School
491
Mintonye Elementary School
452
Klondike Middle School
448
Dayton Elementary School
390
James Cole Elementary School
321
Wainwright Middle School
320

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Tippecanoe School Corp?

Tippecanoe School Corp has 19 schools, including 2 high, 11 elementary, 6 middle. Total enrollment is 13,616 students.

How much does Tippecanoe School Corp spend per student?

Tippecanoe School Corp spends $13,986 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #288 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in Tippecanoe School Corp?

The average teacher salary in Tippecanoe School Corp is $56,202 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Tippecanoe School Corp?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Tippecanoe County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Tippecanoe School Corp?

Tippecanoe School Corp students are 69.4% White, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino, 7.2% African American, 2.7% Asian, averaged across 19 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Tippecanoe School Corp?

Tippecanoe School Corp has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #288 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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