Enrollment
1,116
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School
West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in West Lafayette, Indiana, enrolling 1,116 students.
At 15.1:1, 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, 17.1% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,116 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 101 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 279 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
West Lafayette Com School Corp also operates West Lafayette Elementary School (691 students) and West Lafayette Intermediate School (536 students) alongside West Lafayette Jr/Sr High 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 Jr/Sr High School compares
West Lafayette Jr/Sr High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Lafayette Com School Corp, which includes West Lafayette Jr/Sr High 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 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
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other 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 (~1,116 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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