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Hershey Elementary School

7521 E 300 N
Lafayette, IN 47905
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 532 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hershey Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 532 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 5% in IN
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hershey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Hershey Elementary School's student population of 532 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Hershey Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hershey Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#80 out of 1743 schools
(Top 5%)
67%
39%
68%
41%
65-69%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hershey Elementary School's ranking?
Hershey Elementary School is ranked #80 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Hershey Elementary School often compared to?
Hershey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wyandotte Elementary School, Battle Ground Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Hershey Elementary School?
532 students attend Hershey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Hershey Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hershey Elementary School?
Hershey Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hershey Elementary School offer ?
Hershey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hershey Elementary School part of?
Hershey Elementary School is part of Tippecanoe School Corp School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 532 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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