Excellent
#279 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 15% in state
Lafayette Meadow School
Elementary School · Msd Southwest Allen County Schls · Roanoke, IN
A Msd Southwest Allen County Schls elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11420 Ernst Rd, Roanoke, IN 46783
- Math 65% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lafayette Meadow School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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
23.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lafayette Meadow 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low190/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,679
Median home value
$283,300
Median rent
$861/mo
College educated
39.3%
Homeownership
90.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46783; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aboite Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Roanoke Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Aboite Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| Haverhill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 399 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Msd Southwest Allen County Schls
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,322NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lafayette Meadow School is listed in MSD Southwest Allen County Schls; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lafayette Meadow School
Lafayette Meadow School is a public elementary school in Roanoke, IN, part of Msd Southwest Allen County Schls, serving approximately 598 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #279 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lafayette Meadow School
What grades does Lafayette Meadow School serve?
Lafayette Meadow School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lafayette Meadow School?
Lafayette Meadow School has an enrollment of approximately 598 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Meadow School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Meadow School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lafayette Meadow School rank in IN?
Lafayette Meadow School ranks #279 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Lafayette Meadow School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lafayette Meadow School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Lafayette Meadow School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lafayette Meadow School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lafayette Meadow School a charter school?
No, Lafayette Meadow School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lafayette Meadow School a Title I school?
No, Lafayette Meadow School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lafayette Meadow School?
23.1% of students at Lafayette Meadow 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
- 598
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Allen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.5%
- Phone
- (260) 431-0601
- Area population (ZIP 46783)
- 7,610
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 46783; 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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