- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lafayette, IN
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Amelia Earhart Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180540000545
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amelia Earhart Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #7 of 15
- elementary schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Amelia Earhart Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amelia Earhart Elementary School ranks #7 of 15 elementary schools in Lafayette, IN.
School address
District: Lafayette School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180540000545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Amelia Earhart Elementary School held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 180540000545 · Lafayette, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 15.7:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson High School (2,042 students)
Amelia Earhart Elementary School held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Amelia Earhart Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
2,042 students
- Lafayette Sunn
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate
1,031 students
- Lafayette Tecu
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School
999 students
- Glen Acres Ele 550
Glen Acres Elementary School
550 students
- This school 455
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
455 students
- Edgelea Elemen 444
Edgelea Elementary School
444 students
What this shows Amelia Earhart Elementary School reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amelia Earhart Elementary School compares
Amelia Earhart Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▲ 12% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Indiana - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,504
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
African American 21.5%
Two or More 11.9%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Amelia Earhart Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafayette School Corporation reports $15,504 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amelia Earhart Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen Acres Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgelea Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amelia Earhart Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Lafayette
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate
Standard public school
1,031 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Wea Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
609 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Woodland Elementary School
Standard public school
601 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Mayflower Mill Elementary School
Standard public school
585 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Hershey Elementary School
Standard public school
538 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Wyandotte Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amelia Earhart Elementary School
How many students attend Amelia Earhart Elementary School?
Amelia Earhart Elementary School has 455 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lafayette, IN. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amelia Earhart Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amelia Earhart Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amelia Earhart Elementary School?
55.2% of students at Amelia Earhart Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amelia Earhart Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Amelia Earhart Elementary School is White at 38.9% of enrollment, in Lafayette, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amelia Earhart Elementary School?
Amelia Earhart Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Amelia Earhart Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Amelia Earhart Elementary School ranks #7 of 15 elementary schools in Lafayette, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafayette School Corporation?
Besides Amelia Earhart Elementary School, Lafayette School Corporation also operates Jefferson High School (2,042 students), Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate (1,031 students), and Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School (999 students). See the Lafayette School Corporation district page for the complete list.