- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lafayette, IN
Wea Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wea Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181134001305
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wea Ridge Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #14 of 15
- elementary schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wea Ridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wea Ridge Elementary School ranks #14 of 15 elementary schools in Lafayette, IN.
School address
District: Tippecanoe School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181134001305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Wea Ridge Elementary School held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 181134001305 · Lafayette, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
609 enr · 16.9:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: William Henry Harrison High School (2,194 students)
Wea Ridge Elementary School held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Wea Ridge 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 609
Wea Ridge Elementary School
609 students
What this shows Wea Ridge Elementary School reports 609 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wea Ridge Elementary School compares
Wea Ridge 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▲ 0% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Indiana - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 609 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
African American 17.2%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Wea Ridge Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tippecanoe School Corp reports $11,453 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wea Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Harrison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wea Ridge 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
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
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 15.7:1 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 (~609 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wea Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Wea Ridge Elementary School?
Wea Ridge Elementary School has 609 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lafayette, IN. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wea Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wea Ridge Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wea Ridge Elementary School?
49.6% of students at Wea Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wea Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wea Ridge Elementary School is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Lafayette, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wea Ridge Elementary School?
Wea Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Wea Ridge Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Wea Ridge Elementary School ranks #14 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 Wea Ridge 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.