- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lafayette, IN
Vinton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vinton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180540000978
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vinton Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 15
- elementary schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Vinton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vinton Elementary School ranks #3 of 15 elementary schools in Lafayette, IN.
School address
District: Lafayette School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180540000978 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Vinton Elementary School shrank from 452 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 180540000978 · Lafayette, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 13.3:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson High School (2,042 students)
Vinton Elementary School shrank from 452 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Vinton Elementary 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
- Lafayette Tecu
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
- This school 387
Vinton Elementary School
387 students
What this shows Vinton Elementary School reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vinton Elementary School compares
Vinton Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 58% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Indiana - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
African American 15.0%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Vinton Elementary 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 Vinton 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vinton Elementary 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
- 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
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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vinton Elementary School
How many students attend Vinton Elementary School?
Vinton Elementary School has 387 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lafayette, IN. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vinton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vinton Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% 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 Vinton Elementary School?
78.3% of students at Vinton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vinton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vinton Elementary School is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Lafayette, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vinton Elementary School?
Vinton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Vinton Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Vinton Elementary School ranks #3 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 Lafayette School Corporation?
Besides Vinton 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.