Tippecanoe School Corp School District
School District · Lafayette, Indiana
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
19
11 elem, 6 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,453
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
19
11 elem, 6 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,453
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Evaluating Tippecanoe School Corp?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Tippecanoe School Corp 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.
Hershey Elementary School
Lafayette · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Burnett Creek Elementary School
West Lafayette · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Battle Ground Elementary School
Battle Ground · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#103 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,453
$909 vs Indiana median
District size
13,526 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Tippecanoe School Corp ranks #103 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Tippecanoe School Corp's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 19 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hershey Elementary School (8.6/10), Burnett Creek Elementary School (8.3/10), and Battle Ground Elementary School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 61% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 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 Tippecanoe School Corp schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Tippecanoe School Corp
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (19 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hershey Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Burnett Creek Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Battle Ground Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Woodland Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Klondike Middle School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Dayton Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Klondike Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Battle Ground Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 9 | James Cole Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 10 | East Tipp Middle School | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 19 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Tippecanoe School Corp
Tippecanoe School Corp is a Lafayette, Indiana school district serving 19 schools. The district educates 13,526 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. The district invests $11,453 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Tippecanoe School Corp demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hershey Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Tippecanoe School Corp students show an average math proficiency of 62.4% and ELA proficiency of 64.0%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Tippecanoe School Corp, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tippecanoe School Corp with test data.
Schools in Tippecanoe School Corp
19 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 6
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Lafayette
- Total Enrollment
- 13,526
- Teachers (FTE)
- 833
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tippecanoe School Corp?
Tippecanoe School Corp has 19 schools in total — 11 elementary, 6 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Tippecanoe School Corp?
The average composite rating for Tippecanoe School Corp is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Tippecanoe School Corp?
Tippecanoe School Corp spends $11,453 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tippecanoe School Corp?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tippecanoe School Corp is 16.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tippecanoe School Corp?
Hershey Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Tippecanoe School Corp with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Tippecanoe School Corp?
Across schools in Tippecanoe School Corp with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tippecanoe School Corp compare to other districts in Indiana?
Tippecanoe School Corp has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 19 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.0%
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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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