Lafayette School Corporation School District
School District · Lafayette, Indiana
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,504
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,504
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#164 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,504
+$3,142 vs Indiana median
District size
7,152 students
Much larger than Indiana median
About Lafayette School Corporation
Lafayette School Corporation is a Lafayette, Indiana school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 7,152 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. The district invests $15,504 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Lafayette School Corporation demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Thomas Miller Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Lafayette School Corporation students show an average math proficiency of 39.9% and ELA proficiency of 35.6%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lafayette School Corporation, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lafayette School Corporation with test data.
Schools in Lafayette School Corporation
11 schools Elementary Schools 8
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Lafayette
- Total Enrollment
- 7,152
- Teachers (FTE)
- 506
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lafayette School Corporation?
Lafayette School Corporation has 11 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lafayette School Corporation?
The average composite rating for Lafayette School Corporation is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lafayette School Corporation?
Lafayette School Corporation spends $15,504 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lafayette School Corporation?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lafayette School Corporation is 14.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lafayette School Corporation?
Thomas Miller Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lafayette School Corporation with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Lafayette School Corporation?
Across schools in Lafayette School Corporation with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lafayette School Corporation compare to other districts in Indiana?
Lafayette School Corporation has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 35.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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