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West Lafayette Com School Corp School District

1130 N Salisbury
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

West Lafayette Com School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,343 students in West Lafayette Com School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in West Lafayette Com School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
2,343 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

West Lafayette Com School Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#6 out of 400 school districts
(Top 5%)
67%
38%
66%
41%
63%
34%
≥95%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
24%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
6%
13%
% White
55%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,483 is higher than the state median of $13,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,061 is higher than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,483
$13,222
Spending / Student
$14,061
$12,852

Best West Lafayette Com School Corp School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
600 Cumberland Ave
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 464-3212
Grades: K-3
| 687 students
Rank: #22.
West Lafayette Jr/sr High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1105 N Grant St
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 746-0400
Grades: 7-12
| 1,110 students
Rank: #33.
West Lafayette Intermediate School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1838 N Salisbury
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 746-0500
Grades: 4-6
| 546 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Lafayette Com School Corp School District?
West Lafayette Com School Corp School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,343 students.
What is the rank of West Lafayette Com School Corp School District?
West Lafayette Com School Corp School District is ranked #7 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Lafayette Com School Corp School District?
55% of West Lafayette Com School Corp School District students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Lafayette Com School Corp School District?
West Lafayette Com School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is West Lafayette Com School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,061 is higher than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 5%)
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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