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#736 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 40% in state
Wyandotte Elementary
Elementary School · Tippecanoe School Corp · Lafayette, IN
A Tippecanoe School Corp elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
5865 E 50 S, Lafayette, IN 47905
- Math 55% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wyandotte Elementary score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 50% in 2025, across a 15-year record (2011–2025).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wyandotte Elementary 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$63,115
Median home value
$215,500
Median rent
$1,101/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47905; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 667 | Compare → |
| Dayton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| Glen Acres Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–4 | 3.1 mi | 542 | Compare → |
| Hershey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 3.7 mi | 532 | 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.
Tippecanoe School Corp
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #11 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
Wyandotte Elementary is listed in Tippecanoe School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wyandotte Elementary
Wyandotte Elementary is a public elementary school in Lafayette, IN, part of Tippecanoe School Corp, serving approximately 499 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #736 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wyandotte Elementary
What grades does Wyandotte Elementary serve?
Wyandotte Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Wyandotte Elementary?
Wyandotte Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wyandotte Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wyandotte Elementary is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wyandotte Elementary rank in IN?
Wyandotte Elementary ranks #736 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Wyandotte Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Wyandotte Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Wyandotte Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wyandotte Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Wyandotte Elementary a charter school?
No, Wyandotte Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wyandotte Elementary a Title I school?
No, Wyandotte Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wyandotte Elementary?
31.1% of students at Wyandotte Elementary 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
- 499
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Tippecanoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (765) 772-7000
- Area population (ZIP 47905)
- 42,109
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 47905; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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