Amelia Earhart Elementary School

Amelia Earhart Elementary School serves 440 students in kindergarten through fourth grade in Lafayette, Indiana. With 30 full-time teachers, the school maintains a favorable 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school performs well academically, earning a 7.0 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking #274 out of 1,831 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 85th percentile.

In reading and language arts, 44% of students demonstrate proficiency or above, while mathematics shows stronger performance with 49% of students meeting proficiency standards. These results reflect solid academic achievement across the early elementary years. Located on South 9th Street, Amelia Earhart Elementary sits within Lafayette's 47909 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $64,328 and median home values are $180,700.

The surrounding neighborhood has a 12% poverty rate and 30% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, indicating a stable middle-class community that values education. The school operates as a regular public elementary institution in this small city setting, serving families throughout the greater Lafayette area with a focus on building strong foundational skills during these crucial early learning years.