Enrollment
778
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 181134001304
Burnett Creek Elementary School — West Lafayette, IN
Federal NCES profile for Burnett Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 55/100.
👥 Class size 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Tippecanoe School Corp · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burnett Creek Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Burnett Creek Elementary School reports 778 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 38.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 25% above the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 26.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 46% below the Indiana average and 48% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 9.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Tippecanoe School Corp spends $13,986 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.4% from local sources (property taxes), 62.3% from the state, and 6.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Burnett Creek Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 25% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 46% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 778 | top 86% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 46% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
— 25% above state mean
Top 93% in Indiana — lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$13,986
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 778 Top 86% in Indiana — larger than 14% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 20.1:1 +25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 26.9% -46% vs state
NCES ID 181134001304
Student demographics
White 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Asian 11.1%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 6.2%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.3%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tippecanoe School Corp, which includes Burnett Creek Elementary School.
$13,986
Per student
-4%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 62.3%
Federal 6.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,835
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Burnett Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Burnett Creek Elementary School?
Burnett Creek Elementary School has 778 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in West Lafayette, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burnett Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burnett Creek Elementary School is 20.1:1, which is 25% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burnett Creek Elementary School?
26.9% of students at Burnett Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burnett Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Burnett Creek Elementary School is White at 61.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in West Lafayette, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burnett Creek Elementary School?
Burnett Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.