Very Good
#427 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 23% in state
Edgelea Elementary School
Elementary School · Lafayette School Corporation · Lafayette, IN
A Lafayette School Corporation elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2910 S 18th St, Lafayette, IN 47909
- Math 46% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edgelea Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 43% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Edgelea Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,651/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lafayette), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,341
Median home value
$203,600
Median rent
$1,091/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47909; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinder CarePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Miami Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–4 | 0.5 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 440 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lafayette School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $15,504NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edgelea Elementary School is listed in Lafayette School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edgelea Elementary School
Edgelea Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lafayette, IN, part of Lafayette School Corporation, serving approximately 443 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #427 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edgelea Elementary School
What grades does Edgelea Elementary School serve?
Edgelea Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Edgelea Elementary School?
Edgelea Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgelea Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgelea Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edgelea Elementary School rank in IN?
Edgelea Elementary School ranks #427 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Edgelea Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Edgelea Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Edgelea Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edgelea Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Edgelea Elementary School a charter school?
No, Edgelea Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edgelea Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Edgelea Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edgelea Elementary School?
58.2% of students at Edgelea Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Tippecanoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (765) 772-4780
- Area population (ZIP 47909)
- 42,971
- Area average commute
- 17.3 min
- Area median age
- 35
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47909; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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