- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School held near 1,021 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 80.1 → 72.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 180540000975 · Lafayette, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
999 enr · 12.5:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson High School (2,042 students)
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School held near 1,021 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 80.1 → 72.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
2,042 students
- Lafayette Sunn
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate
1,031 students
- This school
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 Tecumseh Jr High School reports 999 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School compares
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~999 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,043 (2022-23) → 1,021 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.