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#1394 of 1,823 schools in IN
Lafayette Park Elementary School
Elementary School · Kokomo School Corporation · Kokomo, IN
A Kokomo School Corporation elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
919 N Korby St, Kokomo, IN 46901
- Math 28% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lafayette Park Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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
66.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lafayette Park 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,905/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kokomo), 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
$61,041
Median home value
$131,700
Median rent
$869/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pettit Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Wallace Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Acacia AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 65 | 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.
Kokomo School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #5 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lafayette Park Elementary School is listed in Kokomo School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lafayette Park Elementary School
Lafayette Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kokomo, IN, part of Kokomo School Corporation, serving approximately 680 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,394 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lafayette Park Elementary School
What grades does Lafayette Park Elementary School serve?
Lafayette Park Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lafayette Park Elementary School?
Lafayette Park Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 680 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Park Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lafayette Park Elementary School rank in IN?
Lafayette Park Elementary School ranks #1,394 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Lafayette Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lafayette Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Park Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lafayette Park Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lafayette Park Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lafayette Park Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lafayette Park Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lafayette Park Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lafayette Park Elementary School?
66.3% of students at Lafayette Park 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 680
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Howard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (765) 454-7060
- Area population (ZIP 46901)
- 38,254
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 46901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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