Enrollment
1,031
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lafayette, IN
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180540000974
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #5 of 15
- elementary schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate has class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate ranks #5 of 15 elementary schools in Lafayette, IN.
School address
District: Lafayette School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180540000974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate is a higher-need, large elementary school in Lafayette, Indiana, enrolling 1,031 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,031 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 116 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 215 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,031 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lafayette's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wea Ridge Elementary School (609 students): Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 16.9:1).
Lafayette School Corporation also operates Jefferson High School (2,042 students) and Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School (999 students) alongside Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate.
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 Sunnyside Intermediate compares
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 43% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,031 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,031
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.6%
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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Indiana - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,175
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 38.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
African American 25.1%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lafayette School Corporation, which includes Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate.
$14,175
Per student
+17%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 58.7%
Federal 14.0%
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 Sunnyside Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Acres Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgelea Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Lafayette
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~1,031 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate
How many students attend Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate?
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate has 1,031 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lafayette, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate?
70.6% of students at Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate is White at 38.7% of enrollment, in Lafayette, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate?
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate ranks #5 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.
Is Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate a good school?
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Lafayette School Corporation?
Besides Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate, Lafayette School Corporation also operates Jefferson High School (2,042 students), Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School (999 students), and Glen Acres Elementary School (550 students). See the Lafayette School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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