- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lafayette, IN
James Cole Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James Cole Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181134002326
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Cole Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools.
- #9 of 15
- elementary schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
James Cole Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Cole Elementary School ranks #9 of 15 elementary schools in Lafayette, IN.
School address
District: Tippecanoe School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181134002326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
James Cole Elementary School grew from 300 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 181134002326 · Lafayette, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 16.9:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: William Henry Harrison High School (2,194 students)
James Cole Elementary School grew from 300 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
James Cole 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
- Burnett Creek 778
Burnett Creek Elementary School
778 students
- Battle Ground 712
Battle Ground Middle School
712 students
- This school 321
James Cole Elementary School
321 students
What this shows James Cole Elementary School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Cole Elementary School compares
James Cole Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 39% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Indiana - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.6%
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 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, James Cole Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Tippecanoe School Corp reports $11,453 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Cole Elementary 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Klondike Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burnett Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Battle Ground Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Cole 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
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- 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
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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Cole Elementary School
How many students attend James Cole Elementary School?
James Cole Elementary School has 321 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lafayette, IN. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Cole Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Cole Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Cole Elementary School?
30.3% of students at James Cole Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Cole Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James Cole Elementary School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Lafayette, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Cole Elementary School?
James Cole Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 James Cole Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, James Cole Elementary School ranks #9 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.
What other schools are in Tippecanoe School Corp?
Besides James Cole 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.