Enrollment
999
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lafayette, IN
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180540000975
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Lafayette, IN.
School address
District: Lafayette School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180540000975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School is a higher-need, large middle school in Lafayette, Indiana, enrolling 999 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 92% of state schools at 999 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 132 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 535 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 999 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lafayette's middle schools, it stands alongside Wea Ridge Middle School (675 students): Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 15.3:1).
Lafayette School Corporation also operates Jefferson High School (2,042 students) and Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate (1,031 students) alongside Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High 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 Tecumseh Jr High School compares
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 41% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 999 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
999
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in Indiana - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
254
in-school suspensions + 281 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 38.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
African American 20.5%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School 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 Tecumseh Jr High School.
$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 Tecumseh Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate | 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 Tecumseh Jr High School'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
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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 middle schools in Lafayette
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Wea Ridge Middle School
Standard public school
675 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
East Tipp Middle School
Standard public school
547 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Southwestern Middle School
Standard public school
491 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Wainwright Middle School
Standard public school
320 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~999 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School
How many students attend Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School?
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School has 999 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lafayette, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School is 12.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% 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 Tecumseh Jr High School?
69.8% of students at Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School is White at 38.3% of enrollment, in Lafayette, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School?
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Tecumseh Jr High School rank among middle schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School ranks #3 of 5 middle 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 middle schools in Lafayette on the city page.
Is Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School a good school?
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% 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 Tecumseh Jr High School, Lafayette School Corporation also operates Jefferson High School (2,042 students), Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate (1,031 students), and Glen Acres Elementary School (550 students). See the Lafayette School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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