Enrollment
527
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lafayette Park Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lafayette Park Elementary School
Lafayette Park Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kokomo, Indiana, enrolling 527 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.5:1 is larger than about 89% of Indiana schools and 23% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 527 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 362 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #90.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Two or More (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 22.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Kokomo's public schools, it stands alongside Taylor Elementary School (494 students): Lafayette Park Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.5:1 vs 19:1).
Kokomo School Corporation also operates Kokomo High School (1,393 students) and Central Middle School (451 students) alongside Lafayette Park 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 Lafayette Park Elementary School compares
Lafayette Park 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,603
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kokomo School Corporation, which includes Lafayette Park Elementary School.
$13,603
Per student
+13%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 52.5%
Federal 22.0%
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 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
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~527 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lafayette Park Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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