- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Burnett Creek Elementary School held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 181134001304 · West Lafayette, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
778 enr · 20.5:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: William Henry Harrison High School (2,194 students)
Burnett Creek Elementary School held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Burnett Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Henry
William Henry Harrison High School
2,194 students
- Mccutcheon Hig
Mccutcheon High School
1,835 students
- Klondike Eleme
Klondike Elementary School
905 students
- This school 778
Burnett Creek Elementary School
778 students
- Battle Ground 712
Battle Ground Middle School
712 students
- Wea Ridge Midd 675
Wea Ridge Middle School
675 students
What this shows Burnett Creek Elementary School reports 778 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burnett Creek Elementary School compares
Burnett Creek 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,453
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Tippecanoe School Corp reports $11,453 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~778 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 762 (2022-23) → 775 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.