- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Lafayette Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181287002043
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Lafayette Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in West Lafayette · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Lafayette Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Lafayette Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in West Lafayette, IN.
School address
District: West Lafayette Com School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181287002043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
West Lafayette Elementary School shrank from 740 students in 2022-23 to 687 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 181287002043 · West Lafayette, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
691 enr · 14.4:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School (1,116 students)
West Lafayette Elementary School shrank from 740 students in 2022-23 to 687 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
West Lafayette Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Lafayette
West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School
1,116 students
- This school
West Lafayette Elementary School
691 students
- West Lafayette
West Lafayette Intermediate School
536 students
What this shows West Lafayette Elementary School reports 691 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Lafayette Elementary School compares
West Lafayette 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 51% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 691 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
691
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Indiana - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,344
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 691 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.9%
Asian 25.3%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, West Lafayette Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Lafayette Com School Corp reports $14,344 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Lafayette Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Lafayette Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Lafayette Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in West Lafayette
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~691 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Lafayette Elementary School
How many students attend West Lafayette Elementary School?
West Lafayette Elementary School has 691 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Lafayette, IN. CCD year-over-year: 740 (2022-23) → 687 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lafayette Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Lafayette Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% 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 West Lafayette Elementary School?
24.1% of students at West Lafayette Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Lafayette Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Lafayette Elementary School is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in West Lafayette, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Lafayette Elementary School?
West Lafayette Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 West Lafayette Elementary School rank among elementary schools in West Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, West Lafayette Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in West 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 West Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in West Lafayette Com School Corp?
Besides West Lafayette Elementary School, West Lafayette Com School Corp also operates West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School (1,116 students) and West Lafayette Intermediate School (536 students). See the West Lafayette Com School Corp district page for the complete list.