Enrollment
448
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Lafayette, IN
Klondike Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Klondike Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181134001828
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Klondike Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in West Lafayette · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Klondike Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Klondike Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in West Lafayette, IN.
School address
District: Tippecanoe School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181134001828 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Klondike Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Klondike Middle School
Klondike Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in West Lafayette, Indiana, enrolling 448 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 448 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 481 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #158.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 448 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Tippecanoe School Corp also operates William Henry Harrison High School (2,194 students) and Mccutcheon High School (1,835 students) alongside Klondike Middle 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 Klondike Middle School compares
Klondike Middle 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 34% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,353
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Asian 6.7%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Klondike Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tippecanoe School Corp, which includes Klondike Middle School.
$10,353
Per student
-14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 62.3%
Federal 6.3%
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 Klondike Middle 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 Klondike Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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 middle 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 (~448 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Klondike Middle School
How many students attend Klondike Middle School?
Klondike Middle School has 448 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Lafayette, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Klondike Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Klondike Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Klondike Middle School?
32.7% of students at Klondike Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Klondike Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Klondike Middle School is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in West Lafayette, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Klondike Middle School?
Klondike Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Klondike Middle School rank among public schools in West Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Klondike Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public 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 public schools in West Lafayette on the city page.
Is Klondike Middle School a good school?
Klondike Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of 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 Tippecanoe School Corp?
Besides Klondike Middle 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.
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