Enrollment
442
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lafayette, IN
Miami Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Miami 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 180540000971
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miami Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools. 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
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Miami Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Elementary School ranks #12 of 15 elementary schools in Lafayette, IN.
School address
District: Lafayette School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180540000971 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Miami Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Miami Elementary School
Miami Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lafayette, Indiana, enrolling 442 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 79.7% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 442 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 281 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #92.
Its student body is led by African American (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 884 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Lafayette's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate (1,031 students): Miami Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 13.6:1).
Lafayette School Corporation also operates Jefferson High School (2,042 students) and Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate (1,031 students) alongside Miami 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 Miami Elementary School compares
Miami 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 61% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Indiana - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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
African American 41.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
White 20.8%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Miami 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 Lafayette School Corporation, which includes Miami Elementary 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 Miami Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Acres Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miami Elementary 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
- 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
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
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
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 (~442 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Miami Elementary School
How many students attend Miami Elementary School?
Miami Elementary School has 442 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lafayette, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miami Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miami Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 12% 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 Miami Elementary School?
79.7% of students at Miami Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miami Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Miami Elementary School is African American at 41.4% of enrollment, in Lafayette, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miami Elementary School?
Miami Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Miami Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Miami 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 Miami Elementary School a good school?
Miami Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 Miami Elementary School, Lafayette School Corporation also operates Jefferson High School (2,042 students), Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate (1,031 students), and Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School (999 students). See the Lafayette School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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