Public schools in Lafayette, IN
26 open public schools with an address in Lafayette, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
26
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
15,145
26 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Indiana median 14.8:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Lafayette public schools
The federal directory lists 26 public schools in Lafayette, IN: 16 elementary, 6 middle, 4 high. The 26 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 15,145 students, an average of 583 per school. The largest campus is Jefferson High School (2,042 students), and the largest elementary school is Wea Ridge Elementary School (609).
Tippecanoe School Corp operates the most schools here (13), and 2 regular districts have at least one Lafayette campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 53% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Lafayette
Tippecanoe School Corp
Public school district
13 schools in Lafayette · 21 total
Lafayette School Corporation
Public school district
11 schools in Lafayette
Excel Center - Lafayette
Independent charter agency
1 school in Lafayette
Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette
Independent charter agency
1 school in Lafayette
Elementary schools in Lafayette
16| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Earhart Elementary School Lafayette School Corporation | PK–04 | 455 | 15.2:1 | |
| Edgelea Elementary School Lafayette School Corporation | KG–04 | 444 | 14.6:1 | |
| Glen Acres Elementary School Lafayette School Corporation | PK–04 | 550 | 17.2:1 | |
| Hershey Elementary School Tippecanoe School Corp | KG–05 | 538 | 16.8:1 | |
| James Cole Elementary School Tippecanoe School Corp | KG–05 | 321 | 16.1:1 | |
| Mayflower Mill Elementary School Tippecanoe School Corp | KG–05 | 585 | 14.6:1 | |
| Miami Elementary School Lafayette School Corporation | KG–04 | 442 | 15.7:1 | |
| Mintonye Elementary School Tippecanoe School Corp | KG–05 | 452 | 15.6:1 | |
| Murdock Elementary School Lafayette School Corporation | KG–04 | 230 | 13.5:1 | |
| Oakland Elementary School Lafayette School Corporation | KG–04 | 192 | 11.2:1 | |
| Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette · Charter | KG–08 | 193 | 14.8:1 | |
| Thomas Miller Elementary School Lafayette School Corporation | KG–04 | 318 | 14:1 | |
| Vinton Elementary School Lafayette School Corporation | KG–04 | 387 | 14.6:1 | |
| Wea Ridge Elementary School Tippecanoe School Corp | KG–05 | 609 | 16.2:1 | |
| Woodland Elementary School Tippecanoe School Corp | KG–05 | 601 | 14:1 | |
| Wyandotte Elementary Tippecanoe School Corp | KG–05 | 522 | 16.3:1 |
Middle schools in Lafayette
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Tipp Middle School Tippecanoe School Corp | 06–08 | 547 | 18.7:1 | |
| Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate Lafayette School Corporation | 05–06 | 1,031 | 15.2:1 | |
| Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School Lafayette School Corporation | 07–08 | 999 | 13.7:1 | |
| Southwestern Middle School Tippecanoe School Corp | 06–08 | 491 | 16.8:1 | |
| Wainwright Middle School Tippecanoe School Corp | 06–08 | 320 | 14.8:1 | |
| Wea Ridge Middle School Tippecanoe School Corp | 06–08 | 675 | 16:1 |
High schools in Lafayette
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excel Center - Lafayette Excel Center - Lafayette · Charter | 09–12 | 366 | 24.4:1 | |
| Greater Lafayette Career Academy Tippecanoe School Corp · Career and Technical School | 05–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Jefferson High School Lafayette School Corporation | 09–12 | 2,042 | 14.2:1 | |
| McCutcheon High School Tippecanoe School Corp | 09–12 | 1,835 | 16.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.5%
- Hispanic24%
- Black15.9%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 25 Lafayette schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (15,145 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lafayette
How many public schools are in Lafayette, IN?
The current NCES directory lists 26 open public schools with a location address in Lafayette: 16 elementary, 6 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 15,145 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lafayette?
Schools with an address in Lafayette belong to 4 education agencies, led by Tippecanoe School Corp (13 schools), Lafayette School Corporation (11 schools), Excel Center - Lafayette (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Lafayette?
Jefferson High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lafayette, with 2,042 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lafayette?
Yes. 2 of the 26 public schools in Lafayette are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Excel Center - Lafayette, Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lafayette schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lafayette public schools is 15.2:1, similar to the Indiana school median of 14.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Lafayette guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Indiana cities