Enrollment
550
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glen Acres Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glen Acres Elementary School
Glen Acres Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lafayette, Indiana, enrolling 550 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 550 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 397 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #162.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 550 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Lafayette School Corporation also operates Jefferson High School (2,042 students) and Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate (1,031 students) alongside Glen Acres 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 Glen Acres Elementary School compares
Glen Acres 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lafayette School Corporation, which includes Glen Acres 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 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
- 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
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other 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 (~550 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Glen Acres Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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