Lafayette School Corporation School District
School District · Lafayette, Indiana
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,504
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,504
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Evaluating Lafayette School Corporation?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lafayette School Corporation as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Edgelea Elementary School
Lafayette · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Vinton Elementary School
Lafayette · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
Lafayette · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#199 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,504
+$3,142 vs Indiana median
District size
7,152 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Lafayette School Corporation ranks #199 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Lafayette School Corporation's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Edgelea Elementary School (7.7/10), Vinton Elementary School (7.1/10), and Amelia Earhart Elementary School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.1/10 despite 82% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lafayette School Corporation schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Lafayette School Corporation
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edgelea Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Vinton Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Amelia Earhart Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Glen Acres Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Oakland Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Lafayette Tecumseh JR High School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Jefferson High School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Thomas Miller Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Murdock Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.0/10, Lafayette School Corporation demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Edgelea Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Lafayette School Corporation students show an average math proficiency of 57.5% and ELA proficiency of 57.2%.
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 6.0/10. 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?
Edgelea Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lafayette School Corporation with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Lafayette School Corporation?
Across schools in Lafayette School Corporation with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.2%. 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 6.0/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.2%
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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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