Enrollment
778
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Lafayette, IN
Burnett Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Burnett Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181134001304
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burnett Creek Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in West Lafayette · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Burnett Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burnett Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in West Lafayette, IN.
School address
District: Tippecanoe School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181134001304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+29% 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
What stands out at Burnett Creek Elementary School
Burnett Creek Elementary School is a large elementary school in West Lafayette, Indiana, enrolling 778 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.5:1 is larger than about 92% of Indiana schools and 29% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 778 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 323 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #50.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 58/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among West Lafayette's elementary schools, it stands alongside Klondike Elementary School (905 students): Burnett Creek Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.5:1 vs 16.8:1).
Tippecanoe School Corp also operates William Henry Harrison High School (2,194 students) and Mccutcheon High School (1,835 students) alongside Burnett Creek Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Burnett Creek Elementary School compares
Burnett Creek Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 46% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 778 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
778
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in Indiana - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,353
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Burnett Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tippecanoe School Corp, which includes Burnett Creek Elementary School.
$10,353
Per student
-14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Burnett Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Harrison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccutcheon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Klondike Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Battle Ground Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wea Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burnett Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,835
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in West Lafayette
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~778 students)
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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 an 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 20.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in West Lafayette, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burnett Creek Elementary School?
Burnett Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Burnett Creek Elementary School rank among elementary schools in West Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Burnett Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in West 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 West Lafayette on the city page.
Is Burnett Creek Elementary School a good school?
Burnett Creek Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Tippecanoe School Corp?
Besides Burnett Creek Elementary School, Tippecanoe School Corp also operates William Henry Harrison High School (2,194 students), Mccutcheon High School (1,835 students), and Klondike Elementary School (905 students). See the Tippecanoe School Corp district page for the complete list.
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