Enrollment
585
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lafayette, IN
Mayflower Mill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mayflower Mill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181134001829
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mayflower Mill Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #12 of 15
- elementary schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mayflower Mill Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mayflower Mill Elementary School ranks #12 of 15 elementary schools in Lafayette, IN.
School address
District: Tippecanoe School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181134001829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mayflower Mill Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mayflower Mill Elementary School
Mayflower Mill Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lafayette, Indiana, enrolling 585 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 585 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 460 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #273.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lafayette's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate (1,031 students): Mayflower Mill Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 13.6:1).
Tippecanoe School Corp also operates William Henry Harrison High School (2,194 students) and Mccutcheon High School (1,835 students) alongside Mayflower Mill 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 Mayflower Mill Elementary School compares
Mayflower Mill 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▲ 15% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Indiana - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$10,353
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 53.2%
African American 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Mayflower Mill Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tippecanoe School Corp, which includes Mayflower Mill Elementary School.
$10,353
Per student
-14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 62.3%
Federal 6.3%
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 Mayflower Mill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Harrison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccutcheon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Klondike Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burnett Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Battle Ground Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mayflower Mill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,835
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Lafayette
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate
Standard public school
1,031 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~585 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mayflower Mill Elementary School
How many students attend Mayflower Mill Elementary School?
Mayflower Mill Elementary School has 585 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lafayette, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayflower Mill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mayflower Mill Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher 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 Mayflower Mill Elementary School?
56.7% of students at Mayflower Mill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mayflower Mill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mayflower Mill Elementary School is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Lafayette, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mayflower Mill Elementary School?
Mayflower Mill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Mayflower Mill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Mayflower Mill Elementary School ranks #12 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 Mayflower Mill Elementary School a good school?
Mayflower Mill Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Tippecanoe School Corp?
Besides Mayflower Mill Elementary School, Tippecanoe School Corp also operates William Henry Harrison High School (2,194 students), Mccutcheon High School (1,835 students), and Klondike Elementary School (905 students). See the Tippecanoe School Corp district page for the complete list.
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