Enrollment
536
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for West Lafayette Intermediate 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 181287002045
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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 Intermediate 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
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Lafayette Intermediate School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Lafayette Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in West Lafayette, IN.
School address
District: West Lafayette Com School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181287002045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Lafayette Intermediate School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Lafayette Intermediate School
West Lafayette Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in West Lafayette, Indiana, enrolling 536 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.3% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Indiana average.
With 536 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 297 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #137.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Asian (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 536 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among West Lafayette's elementary schools, it stands alongside Klondike Elementary School (905 students): West Lafayette Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 16.8:1).
West Lafayette Com School Corp also operates West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School (1,116 students) and West Lafayette Elementary School (691 students) alongside West Lafayette Intermediate 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 West Lafayette Intermediate School compares
West Lafayette Intermediate 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 57% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Indiana - lower ratio than 56% 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
$13,122
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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 536 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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
White 54.9%
Asian 24.4%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, West Lafayette Intermediate School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Lafayette Com School Corp, which includes West Lafayette Intermediate School.
$13,122
Per student
+9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.6%
State 49.1%
Federal 6.3%
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 West Lafayette Intermediate 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 Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Lafayette Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in West Lafayette
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~536 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Lafayette Intermediate School
How many students attend West Lafayette Intermediate School?
West Lafayette Intermediate School has 536 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Lafayette, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lafayette Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Lafayette Intermediate School is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 5% 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 Intermediate School?
21.3% of students at West Lafayette Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Lafayette Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at West Lafayette Intermediate School is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in West Lafayette, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Lafayette Intermediate School?
West Lafayette Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 West Lafayette Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in West Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, West Lafayette Intermediate 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.
Is West Lafayette Intermediate School a good school?
West Lafayette Intermediate 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. 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 West Lafayette Com School Corp?
Besides West Lafayette Intermediate School, West Lafayette Com School Corp also operates West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School (1,116 students) and West Lafayette Elementary School (691 students). See the West Lafayette Com School Corp district page for the complete list.
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