Very Good
#150 of 478 private schools in IN
Top 31% of private schools
St Lawrence Elementary School
Elementary School · Lafayette, IN
A private elementary school in Lafayette, IN serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
1902 MEHARRY ST, Lafayette, IN 47904
- Math 55% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IN.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IN
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where St Lawrence 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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
$46,841
Median home value
$118,700
Median rent
$965/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
41.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47904; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Lafayette Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Murdock Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| St James Lutheran Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–8 | 1.0 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.
St Lawrence Elementary School is listed in Lafayette, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Lawrence Elementary School
St Lawrence Elementary School is a private elementary school in Lafayette, IN, serving approximately 176 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #150 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Lawrence Elementary School
What grades does St Lawrence Elementary School serve?
St Lawrence Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend St Lawrence Elementary School?
St Lawrence Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Lawrence Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Lawrence Elementary School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Lawrence Elementary School rank in IN?
St Lawrence Elementary School ranks #150 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is St Lawrence Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Lawrence Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 St Lawrence Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St Lawrence Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is St Lawrence Elementary School a private school?
Yes, St Lawrence Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Lawrence Elementary School a religious school?
St Lawrence Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 176
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Tippecanoe County
- Phone
- (765) 742-4450
- Area population (ZIP 47904)
- 16,340
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 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.
- 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 47904; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2021–22
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