- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kokomo, IN
Lafayette Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lafayette Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180537000950
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafayette Park Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Kokomo · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lafayette Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Park Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Kokomo, IN.
School address
District: Kokomo School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180537000950 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+246 students YoY
Lafayette Park Elementary School grew from 434 students in 2022-23 to 680 in 2023-24 (+56.7%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+246 students YoY 180537000950 · Kokomo, IN Other · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 19.5:1 · 71.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Kokomo High School (1,393 students)
Lafayette Park Elementary School grew from 434 students in 2022-23 to 680 in 2023-24 (+56.7%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lafayette Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kokomo High Sc
Kokomo High School
1,393 students
- This school 527
Lafayette Park Elementary School
527 students
- Central Middle 451
Central Middle School
451 students
- Maple Crest Mi 435
Maple Crest Middle School
435 students
- Wallace Elemen 360
Wallace Elementary School
360 students
- Boulevard Elem 340
Boulevard Elementary School
340 students
What this shows Lafayette Park Elementary School reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafayette Park Elementary School compares
Lafayette Park 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 43% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Indiana - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,699
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.6%
Two or More 17.8%
African American 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Lafayette Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Kokomo School Corporation reports $12,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lafayette Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kokomo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Crest Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wallace Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boulevard Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lafayette Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Kokomo
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Taylor Elementary School
Standard public school
494 students 19:1 students per teacher
Boulevard Elementary School
Standard public school
340 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Elwood Haynes Elementary School
Standard public school
334 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Elementary School
Standard public school
305 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Bon Air Elementary School
Standard public school
261 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Pettit Park School
Standard public school
215 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette Park Elementary School
How many students attend Lafayette Park Elementary School?
Lafayette Park Elementary School has 527 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kokomo, IN. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 680 (2023-24), up 246.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Park Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 23% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lafayette Park Elementary School?
71.0% of students at Lafayette Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafayette Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lafayette Park Elementary School is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Kokomo, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafayette Park Elementary School?
Lafayette Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lafayette Park Elementary School rank among schools in Kokomo?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Park Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Kokomo, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kokomo on the city page.
What other schools are in Kokomo School Corporation?
Besides Lafayette Park Elementary School, Kokomo School Corporation also operates Kokomo High School (1,393 students), Central Middle School (451 students), and Maple Crest Middle School (435 students). See the Kokomo School Corporation district page for the complete list.