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Lafayette School Corporation

Indiana · Public School District
12
Schools
7,368
Students
$16,116
Per-Pupil Spend
+12% nat'l
73.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+22pp vs nat'l
79.0%
Graduation Rate
-7.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lafayette School Corporation is a public school district in Indiana serving 7,368 students across 12 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 79.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,116 is above average for a US public school district. 74% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (12)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate05–061,047
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School07–081,043
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Jefferson High School09–122,118
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Greater Lafayette Area SEPK–PK0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,116+12% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
59%
27%
State
58.7%
Local (property tax)
27.3%
Federal
14.0%

State funding accounts for 59% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
7,368
Students
74%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate79.0%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateIndiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 79.0%, graduation is 7.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
74% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lafayette School Corporation?
Lafayette School Corporation has 12 public schools, serving a total of 7,368 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lafayette School Corporation?
The graduation rate is 79.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lafayette School Corporation spend per student?
Lafayette School Corporation spends $16,116 per pupil — 12% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lafayette School Corporation?
74% of students in Lafayette School Corporation qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lafayette School Corporation?
No, Lafayette School Corporation does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lafayette School Corporation serve?
Lafayette School Corporation serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lafayette School Corporation?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lafayette School Corporation is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.