Amelia Earhart Elementary School

Q: Is Amelia Earhart Elementary School a good school?

Amelia Earhart Elementary School ranks 597 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Amelia Earhart Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 435 students in grades K-4 in Lafayette, Indiana, which is part of the Lafayette School Corporation district.

While Amelia Earhart Elementary School has shown some strengths, such as higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to the district average, it also faces significant challenges. The school's 3rd and 4th grade proficiency rates in both subjects are generally lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, Amelia Earhart has experienced a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.8% in 2020-2021 to 21.7% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district average. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.8% to 63.06% over the past three school years, indicating a student population with greater socioeconomic needs.

Interestingly, Amelia Earhart Elementary School's performance on ILEARN assessments is generally lower than that of nearby Tippecanoe School Corporation schools, such as Woodland Elementary, Wea Ridge Elementary, and Mayflower Mill Elementary, which have higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math, as well as lower chronic absenteeism rates. Despite the higher per-student spending at Amelia Earhart Elementary School compared to nearby Tippecanoe School Corporation schools, the school's academic performance is not as strong, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public K-4

3280 S 9th St
Lafayette, IN 47909

(765) 772-4740

District: Lafayette School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
597^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,246

Students who attend Amelia Earhart Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate
	Lafayette Tecumseh Junior High School
High:	Jefferson High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 435

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.7%

Hispanic:

24.6%

African American:

18.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Amelia Earhart Elementary School ranks worse than 59.1% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 4^th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Lafayette School Corporation District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.49. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Amelia Earhart Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.7%), Hispanic (24.6%), African American (18.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lafayette School Corporation District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Amelia Earhart Elementary School is 14.9. 5 elementary schools in the Lafayette School Corporation District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Amelia Earhart Elementary School employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Amelia Earhart Elementary School is $11,246, which is the 2^nd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Lafayette School Corporation District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Amelia Earhart Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lafayette School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette School Corporation 228^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Amelia Earhart Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	72.69	213^th	959	77.8%
2006	67.27	299^th	961	68.9%
2007	69.97	279^th	985	71.7%
2008	57.36	481^st	996	51.7%
2009	36.76	730^th	1003	27.2%
2010	42.35	683^rd	1009	32.3%
2011	47.91	650^th	1025	36.6%
2012	72.40	255^th	1015	74.9%
2013	61.25	461^st	1035	55.5%
2014	58.68	494^th	1036	52.3%
2015	62.92	409^th	1040	60.7%
2016	60.05	472^nd	1046	54.9%
2017	55.05	527^th	1033	49.0%
2018	56.85	493^rd	1027	52.0%
2019	56.78	470^th	1031	54.4%
2021	57.87	438^th	1016	56.9%
2022	55.21	482^nd	1020	52.7%
2023	49.64	544^th	1016	46.5%
2024	42.49	597^th	1010	40.9%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, August 8, 2010

I love this school for my children. They are open minded and try to make learning fun! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Amelia Earhart Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	318	12	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	2	340
1996	318	12	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	2	340
1997	331	16	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	11	368
1998	344	12	1	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	367
1999	418	20	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
2000	391	29	1	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	443
2001	372	30	2	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	428
2002	325	21	2	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	385
2003	325	21	2	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	385
2004	312	22	2	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	381
2005	288	29	6	46	0	n/a	n/a	0	369
2006	326	35	2	65	0	n/a	n/a	0	428
2007	317	34	2	89	0	n/a	n/a	19	461
2008	329	37	2	82	3	n/a	n/a	32	485
2009	331	39	3	76	1	n/a	n/a	33	483
2010	310	39	3	79	1	n/a	n/a	33	465
2011	257	43	2	95	4	0	33	0	434
2012	238	73	2	88	2	1	27	0	431
2013	231	77	2	114	0	1	21	0	446
2014	265	91	1	118	2	2	31	0	510
2015	256	91	1	110	2	3	38	0	501
2016	220	61	1	91	0	3	33	0	409
2017	214	67	2	87	0	3	25	0	398
2018	215	78	1	84	0	2	41	0	421
2019	210	64	1	85	0	1	37	0	398
2020	209	63	2	100	0	0	43	0	417
2021	206	77	2	100	0	0	40	0	425
2022	198	77	1	94	0	0	45	0	415
2023	190	81	1	107	0	0	56	0	435

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Amelia Earhart Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	340	18.4	18.5	15.7
1996	340	18.4	18.5	15.7
1997	368	18.4	20.0	17.1
1998	367	20.1	18.3	13.1
1999	453	23.0	19.7	18.5
2000	443	26.5	16.7	23.9
2001	428	24.5	17.5	23.8
2002	385	22.8	16.9	30.4
2003	385	22.8	16.9	30.4
2004	381	22.8	16.7	32.5
2005	369	25.2	14.6	35.8
2006	428	27.7	15.5	60.3
2007	461	n/a	n/a	48
2008	485	25.8	18.8	53.6
2009	483	27.8	17.4	54.2
2010	465	26.9	17.2	61.6
2011	434	22.6	19.1	59.9
2012	431	24.6	17.5	60.6
2013	446	26.6	16.7	67.9
2014	510	30.6	16.6	68
2015	501	30.0	16.7	68.5
2016	409	28.0	14.6	65.5
2017	398	24.0	16.5	60.6
2018	421	25.0	16.7	65.3
2019	398	25.0	15.9	62.3
2020	417	25.1	16.5	65
2021	425	39.5	10.7	63.1
2022	415	30.6	13.5	58.8
2023	435	29.0	14.9	62.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Amelia Earhart Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	340	18.4	18.5	15.7
1996	340	18.4	18.5	15.7
1997	368	18.4	20.0	17.1
1998	367	20.1	18.3	13.1
1999	453	23.0	19.7	18.5
2000	443	26.5	16.7	23.9
2001	428	24.5	17.5	23.8
2002	385	22.8	16.9	30.4
2003	385	22.8	16.9	30.4
2004	381	22.8	16.7	32.5
2005	369	25.2	14.6	35.8
2006	428	27.7	15.5	60.3
2007	461	n/a	n/a	48
2008	485	25.8	18.8	53.6
2009	483	27.8	17.4	54.2
2010	465	26.9	17.2	61.6
2011	434	22.6	19.1	59.9
2012	431	24.6	17.5	60.6
2013	446	26.6	16.7	67.9
2014	510	30.6	16.6	68
2015	501	30.0	16.7	68.5
2016	409	28.0	14.6	65.5
2017	398	24.0	16.5	60.6
2018	421	25.0	16.7	65.3
2019	398	25.0	15.9	62.3
2020	417	25.1	16.5	65
2021	425	39.5	10.7	63.1
2022	415	30.6	13.5	58.8
2023	435	29.0	14.9	62.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Amelia Earhart Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,569 (12.8%)	$10,681 (87.2%)	$12,250
2020	$1,301 (11.5%)	$10,015 (88.5%)	$11,316
2021	$1,414 (12.9%)	$9,504 (87.0%)	$10,919
2022	$1,481 (13.2%)	$9,765 (86.8%)	$11,246

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Amelia Earhart Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 470^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 544^th of 1016 Elementary schools	8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Amelia Earhart Elementary School)	40.3	46.8	6.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette School Corporation)	43	35.8	7.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Amelia Earhart Elementary School)	53.7	53.3	0.5%
3rd Grade Math (Lafayette School Corporation)	56.2	46.4	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Amelia Earhart Elementary School)	55	34.7	20.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette School Corporation)	49.8	35.2	14.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Amelia Earhart Elementary School)	61.7	40	21.7%
4th Grade Math (Lafayette School Corporation)	55.8	43.8	12%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Amelia Earhart Elementary School)	50	28	22%
4th Grade Science (Lafayette School Corporation)	38.7	25.9	12.8%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	398	435	9.3%
African American	64	81	26.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	85	107	25.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	210	190	9.5%
Two or More Races	37	56	51.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.3%	62.3%	0%

Schools Near Amelia Earhart Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Amelia Earhart Elementary School	Public	K-4	3280 S 9th St	Lafayette	47909	Tippecanoe County	Lafayette School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 772-4740	435	29	14.9	62.3%	190 (43.7%)	81 (18.6%)	107 (24.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (12.9%)	42.5	597^th of 1010 public elementary schools	40.9%		49.6	544^th of 1016 public elementary schools	46.5%	53	33.3	39.4			36.3	46.7	33.8			40.4		$11,246	$1,481	$9,765
Edgelea Elementary School	Public	K-4	2910 S 18th St	Lafayette	47909	Tippecanoe County	Lafayette School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 772-4780	457	33	14.0	64.6%	242 (53.0%)	41 (9.0%)	134 (29.3%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.2%)	59.9	413^th of 1010 public elementary schools	59.1%		69.8	305^th of 1016 public elementary schools	70.0%	108	44.2	41.2			42.6	53.3	50.6			51.9		$10,520	$1,429	$9,092
Miami Elementary School	Public	K-4	2401 Beck Ln	Lafayette	47909	Tippecanoe County	Lafayette School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 772-4800	458	32	14.2	85.8%	127 (27.7%)	207 (45.2%)	99 (21.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.8%)	16.6	855^th of 1010 public elementary schools	15.3%		12.4	889^th of 1016 public elementary schools	12.5%	34	22.9	16.1			19.7	33.3	16.1			25.1		$10,714	$1,695	$9,019
Wea Ridge Elementary School	Public	K-5	1333 E 430 S	Lafayette	47909	Tippecanoe County	Tippecanoe School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 471-9321	609	37	16.6	54.5%	358 (58.8%)	102 (16.7%)	101 (16.6%)	8 (1.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.1%)	42.2	600^th of 1010 public elementary schools	40.6%		33.7	692^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	31.9%	92	43.5	35.1	27.4		34.8	51.1	42.9	27.4		39.8	26.8	$8,885	$392	$8,493
Thomas Miller Elementary School	Public	K-4	700 S 4th St	Lafayette	47905	Tippecanoe County	Lafayette School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 476-2930	343	27	12.9	85.1%	149 (43.4%)	113 (32.9%)	48 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (9.6%)	33	695^th of 1010 public elementary schools	31.2%		26.6	763^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	24.9%	68	31.2	19.4			25.0	50.8	32.8			41.4		$11,809	$1,641	$10,168
Oakland Elementary School	Public	K-4	611 South 21st Street	Lafayette	47904	Tippecanoe County	Lafayette School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 771-6130	223	16	13.9	72.6%	130 (58.3%)	36 (16.1%)	40 (17.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.3%)	72.4	267^th of 1010 public elementary schools	73.6%		45.5	585^th of 1016 public elementary schools	42.4%	318	44.9	63.9			52.9	59.2	52.8			56.5		$10,083	$1,523	$8,560
Mayflower Mill Elementary School	Public	K-5	200 E 500 S	Lafayette	47909	Tippecanoe County	Tippecanoe School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 538-3875	600	37	16.2	62.3%	343 (57.2%)	137 (22.8%)	75 (12.5%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.2%)	50.4	521^st of 1010 public elementary schools	48.4%		57.5	449^th of 1016 public elementary schools	55.8%	72	27.8	40.0	40.9		35.1	39.1	44.7	56.3		45.4	43.7	$8,893	$485	$8,409
Woodland Elementary School	Public	K-5	3200 E 450 S	Lafayette	47909	Tippecanoe County	Tippecanoe School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 471-0241	638	42	15.1	57.5%	331 (51.9%)	69 (10.8%)	194 (30.4%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.6%)	63.2	372^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	63.2%		54.7	482^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	52.6%	110	36.7	38.9	42.4		39.3	54.4	63.3	56.5		58.1	37.0	$10,030	$507	$9,523
Murdock Elementary School	Public	K-4	2100 Cason St	Lafayette	47904	Tippecanoe County	Lafayette School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 771-6120	250	17	14.4	80.0%	112 (44.8%)	52 (20.8%)	52 (20.8%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (12.0%)	39.4	637^th of 1010 public elementary schools	36.9%		63.5	371^st of 1016 public elementary schools	63.5%	266	26.7	39.5			33.0	46.7	34.9			40.9		$10,807	$2,086	$8,721
Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette	Public, Charter	K-8	1904 Elmwood Ave	Lafayette	47904	Tippecanoe County	Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(317) 519-4588	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	40.5	626^th of 1010 public elementary schools	38.0%					(n/a)	10.5	39.1	48.7	41.2	37.5	10.5	33.3	35.1	52.9	33.0	8.1

Frequently Asked Questions about Amelia Earhart Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Amelia Earhart Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Amelia Earhart Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate
Middle : Lafayette Tecumseh Junior High School
High : Jefferson High School

What is the racial makeup of Amelia Earhart Elementary School?

Students at Amelia Earhart Elementary School are 44% White, 25% Hispanic, 19% African American, 13% Two or more races.

Is Amelia Earhart Elementary School a good school?

Amelia Earhart Elementary School ranks 597^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Amelia Earhart Elementary School in?

Lafayette School Corporation

How many students attend Amelia Earhart Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 435 students attended Amelia Earhart Elementary School.

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