- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lafayette, IN
East Tipp Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Tipp Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181134001825
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Tipp Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Tipp Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Tipp Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Lafayette, IN.
School address
District: Tippecanoe School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181134001825 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
East Tipp Middle School held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 181134001825 · Lafayette, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 18.2:1 · 19.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: William Henry Harrison High School (2,194 students)
East Tipp Middle School held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
East Tipp Middle 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
- Burnett Creek 778
Burnett Creek Elementary School
778 students
- Battle Ground 712
Battle Ground Middle School
712 students
- This school 547
East Tipp Middle School
547 students
What this shows East Tipp Middle School reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Tipp Middle School compares
East Tipp Middle 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 60% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 82% in Indiana - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 547 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 2.9%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, East Tipp Middle School is about as mixed as 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 East Tipp Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Harrison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccutcheon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Klondike Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burnett Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Battle Ground Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Tipp Middle 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
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Lafayette
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School
Standard public school
999 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Wea Ridge Middle School
Standard public school
675 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Southwestern Middle School
Standard public school
491 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Wainwright Middle School
Standard public school
320 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~547 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Tipp Middle School
How many students attend East Tipp Middle School?
East Tipp Middle School has 547 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lafayette, IN. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Tipp Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Tipp Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Tipp Middle School?
19.8% of students at East Tipp Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Tipp Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Tipp Middle School is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Lafayette, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Tipp Middle School?
East Tipp Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 East Tipp Middle School rank among middle schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, East Tipp Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle 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 middle schools in Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Tippecanoe School Corp?
Besides East Tipp Middle 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.