- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lafayette, IN
Glen Acres Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Glen Acres Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180540000965
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen Acres Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #16 of 24
- public schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Glen Acres Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Acres Elementary School ranks #16 of 24 public schools in Lafayette, IN.
School address
District: Lafayette School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180540000965 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Glen Acres Elementary School held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 180540000965 · Lafayette, IN Other · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 17.7:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson High School (2,042 students)
Glen Acres Elementary School held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Glen Acres Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
2,042 students
- Lafayette Sunn
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate
1,031 students
- Lafayette Tecu
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School
999 students
- This school 550
Glen Acres Elementary School
550 students
- Amelia Earhart 455
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
455 students
- Edgelea Elemen 444
Edgelea Elementary School
444 students
What this shows Glen Acres Elementary School reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glen Acres Elementary School compares
Glen Acres 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 34% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Indiana - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,504
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
White 28.4%
African American 26.0%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Glen Acres Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafayette School Corporation reports $15,504 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glen Acres Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgelea Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glen Acres Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other 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 (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glen Acres Elementary School
How many students attend Glen Acres Elementary School?
Glen Acres Elementary School has 550 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lafayette, IN. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Acres Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Acres Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glen Acres Elementary School?
66.1% of students at Glen Acres Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glen Acres Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Glen Acres Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.9% of enrollment, in Lafayette, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen Acres Elementary School?
Glen Acres Elementary 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 Glen Acres Elementary School rank among public schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Acres Elementary School ranks #16 of 24 public 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 public schools in Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafayette School Corporation?
Besides Glen Acres 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.