- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate held near 1,029 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 76.3 → 71.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 180540000974 · Lafayette, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,031 enr · 13.6:1 · 70.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson High School (2,042 students)
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate held near 1,029 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 76.3 → 71.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
2,042 students
- This school
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate
1,031 students
- Lafayette Tecu
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School
999 students
- Glen Acres Ele 550
Glen Acres Elementary School
550 students
- Amelia Earhart 455
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
455 students
- Edgelea Elemen 444
Edgelea Elementary School
444 students
What this shows Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate reports 1,031 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate compares
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,504
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Lafayette School Corporation reports $15,504 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,031 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,047 (2022-23) → 1,029 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.