Enrollment
444
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lafayette, IN
Edgelea Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edgelea Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180540000963
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgelea Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #6 of 15
- elementary schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgelea Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgelea Elementary School ranks #6 of 15 elementary schools in Lafayette, IN.
School address
District: Lafayette School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180540000963 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edgelea Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edgelea Elementary School
Edgelea Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lafayette, Indiana, enrolling 444 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 444 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 496 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #198.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 888 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Lafayette's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate (1,031 students): Edgelea Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.9:1 vs 13.6:1).
Lafayette School Corporation also operates Jefferson High School (2,042 students) and Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate (1,031 students) alongside Edgelea 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 Edgelea Elementary School compares
Edgelea 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▲ 15% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Indiana - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,175
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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 47.1%
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Edgelea 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 Lafayette School Corporation, which includes Edgelea Elementary School.
$14,175
Per student
+17%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 58.7%
Federal 14.0%
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 Edgelea 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Acres Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgelea Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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
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 (~444 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Edgelea Elementary School
How many students attend Edgelea Elementary School?
Edgelea Elementary School has 444 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lafayette, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgelea Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgelea Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% lower 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 Edgelea Elementary School?
56.9% of students at Edgelea Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgelea Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edgelea Elementary School is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Lafayette, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgelea Elementary School?
Edgelea Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edgelea Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgelea Elementary School ranks #6 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.
Is Edgelea Elementary School a good school?
Edgelea Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. 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 Lafayette School Corporation?
Besides Edgelea 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.
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