- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lafayette, IN
Woodland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181134002441
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodland Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #15 of 15
- elementary schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodland Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Elementary School ranks #15 of 15 elementary schools in Lafayette, IN.
School address
District: Tippecanoe School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181134002441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Woodland Elementary School shrank from 638 students in 2022-23 to 597 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 181134002441 · Lafayette, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 14.3:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: William Henry Harrison High School (2,194 students)
Woodland Elementary School shrank from 638 students in 2022-23 to 597 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Woodland 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 601
Woodland Elementary School
601 students
What this shows Woodland Elementary School reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodland Elementary School compares
Woodland 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▲ 4% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Indiana - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.1%
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 601 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Woodland Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Tippecanoe School Corp reports $11,453 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Harrison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccutcheon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klondike Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burnett Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Battle Ground Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodland 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
Wea Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
609 students 16.9:1 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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodland Elementary School
How many students attend Woodland Elementary School?
Woodland Elementary School has 601 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lafayette, IN. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% 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 Woodland Elementary School?
51.6% of students at Woodland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodland Elementary School is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Lafayette, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodland Elementary School?
Woodland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Woodland Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Elementary School ranks #15 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 Woodland 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.