Very Good
#406 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 22% in state
Klondike Elementary School
Elementary School · Tippecanoe School Corp · West Lafayette, IN
A Tippecanoe School Corp elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3311 Klondike Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906
- Math 55% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Klondike Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Klondike 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,298/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West 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
$51,736
Median home value
$280,900
Median rent
$1,157/mo
College educated
62.3%
Homeownership
44.5%
Poverty rate
28.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lafayette Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | K–3 | 2.9 mi | 687 | Compare → |
| Burnett Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 3.2 mi | 775 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of Greater LafayettePrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–3 | 3.3 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| St James Lutheran Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–8 | 4.8 mi | 147 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tippecanoe School Corp
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #7 of 19
- District spending per student
- $11,453NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Klondike Elementary School is listed in Tippecanoe School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Klondike Elementary School
Klondike Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Lafayette, IN, part of Tippecanoe School Corp, serving approximately 932 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #406 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Klondike Elementary School
What grades does Klondike Elementary School serve?
Klondike Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Klondike Elementary School?
Klondike Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 932 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Klondike Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Klondike Elementary School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Klondike Elementary School rank in IN?
Klondike Elementary School ranks #406 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Klondike Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Klondike Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Klondike Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Klondike Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Klondike Elementary School a charter school?
No, Klondike Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Klondike Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Klondike Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Klondike Elementary School?
38.2% of students at Klondike 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 932
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Tippecanoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (765) 463-5505
- Area population (ZIP 47906)
- 74,283
- Area average commute
- 16.8 min
- Area median age
- 22.3
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 47906; 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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