Excellent
#7 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 1% in state
West Lafayette Elementary School
Elementary School · West Lafayette Com School Corp · West Lafayette, IN
A West Lafayette Com School Corp elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
600 Cumberland Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
- Math 82% vs IN 47% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs IN 40% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at West Lafayette Elementary School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 77% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (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 31 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where West Lafayette 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 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,298/100K
Powered by
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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori School of Greater LafayettePrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–3 | 0.6 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| St Lawrence Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–6 | 2.5 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Burnett Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 775 | Compare → |
| St James Lutheran Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–8 | 2.8 mi | 147 | 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.
West Lafayette Com School Corp
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,344NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Lafayette Elementary School is listed in West Lafayette Com School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Lafayette Elementary School
West Lafayette Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Lafayette, IN, part of West Lafayette Com School Corp, serving approximately 687 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about West Lafayette Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Lafayette Elementary School
What grades does West Lafayette Elementary School serve?
West Lafayette Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend West Lafayette Elementary School?
West Lafayette Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 687 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lafayette Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Lafayette Elementary School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Lafayette Elementary School rank in IN?
West Lafayette Elementary School ranks #7 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is West Lafayette Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Lafayette Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 West Lafayette Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Lafayette Elementary School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Lafayette Elementary School a charter school?
No, West Lafayette Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Lafayette Elementary School a Title I school?
No, West Lafayette Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Lafayette Elementary School?
24.7% of students at West Lafayette 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 687
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Tippecanoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (765) 464-3212
- 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
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.