- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Lafayette, IN
Klondike Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Klondike Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181134001827
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Klondike Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in West Lafayette · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Klondike Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Klondike Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in West Lafayette, IN.
School address
District: Tippecanoe School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181134001827 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Klondike Elementary School held near 932 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 53.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-49 students YoY 181134001827 · West Lafayette, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
905 enr · 16.8:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: William Henry Harrison High School (2,194 students)
Klondike Elementary School held near 932 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 53.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Klondike 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
- This school
Klondike Elementary School
905 students
- Burnett Creek 778
Burnett Creek Elementary School
778 students
- Battle Ground 712
Battle Ground Middle School
712 students
- Wea Ridge Midd 675
Wea Ridge Middle School
675 students
What this shows Klondike Elementary School reports 905 students on the CCD universe file.
How Klondike Elementary School compares
Klondike 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 28% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 905 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
905
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Indiana - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 905 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Asian 9.1%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 7.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Klondike Elementary School is more mixed than 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 Klondike Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Harrison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccutcheon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burnett Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Battle Ground Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wea Ridge Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Klondike 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
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in West Lafayette
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~905 students)
Frequently asked questions about Klondike Elementary School
How many students attend Klondike Elementary School?
Klondike Elementary School has 905 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Lafayette, IN. CCD year-over-year: 981 (2022-23) → 932 (2023-24), nearly flat (-49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Klondike Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Klondike Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Klondike Elementary School?
35.7% of students at Klondike Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Klondike Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Klondike Elementary School is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in West Lafayette, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Klondike Elementary School?
Klondike Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Klondike Elementary School rank among elementary schools in West Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Klondike Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in West 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 West Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Tippecanoe School Corp?
Besides Klondike Elementary School, Tippecanoe School Corp also operates William Henry Harrison High School (2,194 students), Mccutcheon High School (1,835 students), and Burnett Creek Elementary School (778 students). See the Tippecanoe School Corp district page for the complete list.