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Elementary· 20 schools in district

Klondike Elementary School

3311 Klondike Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906Tippecanoe School Corp →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
981
Students
Total enrolled
$13,986
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
18.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 18% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 981 students in grades KG–05 in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,986 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Klondike Elementary School is a large elementary in West Lafayette, Indiana, serving grades KG–05 with 981 students. The district invests $13,986 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 39% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Klondike Elementary School

981
Total Students
18.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
39%
Free Lunch
54
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution542 male · 439 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility39%
National avg 52% · 386 students
Student Composition
12%
61%
14%
Asian12%
White61%
Hispanic / Latino14%
Black7%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 181134001827

Academic Outcomes at Klondike Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 29th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 47906

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,986Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,986
State avg
$15,078
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,154
Student Support$2,657
Administration$1,678
Operations$2,098
Other$1,399
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,986 spent per student, an estimated $6,196 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
62%
31%
State government
62.3%
Local (property tax)
31.4%
Federal programs
6.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Burnett Creek Elementary SchoolBattle Ground Elementary SchoolWoodland Elementary SchoolWea Ridge Elementary School
+6 more
↓
Middle
Battle Ground Middle SchoolWea Ridge Middle SchoolEast Tipp Middle SchoolSouthwestern Middle School
+2 more
↓
High School
William Henry Harrison High SchoolMcCutcheon High SchoolGreater Lafayette Career Academy
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyTippecanoe County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictTippecanoe School Corp →
Phone: (765)463-5505
NCES ID: 181134001827
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in West Lafayette seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Tippecanoe School Corp
High
William Henry Harrison High School
2,136 students · 09–12
● 40 opp30% FRL
High
McCutcheon High School
1,825 students · 09–12
● 44 opp44% FRL
Elem
Burnett Creek Elementary School
762 students · KG–05
● 40 opp31% FRL
Mid
Battle Ground Middle School
739 students · 06–08
● 40 opp36% FRL
Mid
Wea Ridge Middle School
710 students · 06–08
● 44 opp54% FRL
Elem
Battle Ground Elementary School
644 students · KG–05
● 41 opp38% FRL
Elem
Woodland Elementary School
638 students · KG–05
● 44 opp58% FRL
Elem
Wea Ridge Elementary School
609 students · KG–05
● 44 opp55% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3311 Klondike Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.