- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lafayette, IN
Mintonye Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mintonye Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181134001831
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mintonye Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #10 of 15
- elementary schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mintonye Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mintonye Elementary School ranks #10 of 15 elementary schools in Lafayette, IN.
School address
District: Tippecanoe School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181134001831 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Mintonye Elementary School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 181134001831 · Lafayette, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 15.1:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: William Henry Harrison High School (2,194 students)
Mintonye Elementary School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Mintonye Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Henry
William Henry Harrison High School
2,194 students
- Mccutcheon Hig
Mccutcheon High School
1,835 students
- Klondike Eleme
Klondike Elementary School
905 students
- Burnett Creek 778
Burnett Creek Elementary School
778 students
- Battle Ground 712
Battle Ground Middle School
712 students
- This school 452
Mintonye Elementary School
452 students
What this shows Mintonye Elementary School reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mintonye Elementary School compares
Mintonye Elementary 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 53% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Indiana - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,453
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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
31
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Mintonye Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Tippecanoe School Corp reports $11,453 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mintonye Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Harrison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccutcheon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Klondike Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burnett Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Battle Ground Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mintonye Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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
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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mintonye Elementary School
How many students attend Mintonye Elementary School?
Mintonye Elementary School has 452 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lafayette, IN. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mintonye Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mintonye Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% 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 Mintonye Elementary School?
23.5% of students at Mintonye Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mintonye Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mintonye Elementary School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Lafayette, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mintonye Elementary School?
Mintonye Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mintonye Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Mintonye Elementary School ranks #10 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 Tippecanoe School Corp?
Besides Mintonye 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.