- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181287002048
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in West Lafayette · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in West Lafayette, IN.
School address
District: West Lafayette Com School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181287002048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School held near 1,110 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 74.5 → 78.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 181287002048 · West Lafayette, IN Other · MID · TRAD
1,116 enr · 15.1:1 · 17.1% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: West Lafayette Elementary School (691 students)
West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School held near 1,110 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 74.5 → 78.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School
1,116 students
- West Lafayette
West Lafayette Elementary School
691 students
- West Lafayette
West Lafayette Intermediate School
536 students
What this shows West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School reports 1,116 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School compares
West Lafayette Jr/Sr High 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 | 17.1% | ▼ 65% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,116 | top 7% | - | - |
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.
1,116
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.3%
Asian 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
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 Jr/Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lafayette Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Lafayette Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Lafayette Jr/Sr High 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
Nationwide other 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 (~1,116 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School
How many students attend West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School?
West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School has 1,116 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Lafayette, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,112 (2022-23) → 1,110 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Lafayette Jr/Sr High 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 West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School?
17.1% of students at West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School is White at 55.3% of enrollment, in West Lafayette, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School?
West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Jr/Sr High School rank among public schools in West Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School ranks #1 of 7 public 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 public schools in West Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in West Lafayette Com School Corp?
Besides West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School, West Lafayette Com School Corp also operates West Lafayette Elementary School (691 students) and West Lafayette Intermediate School (536 students). See the West Lafayette Com School Corp district page for the complete list.