Burnett Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Burnett Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school located in West Lafayette, Indiana, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 762 students. The school is part of the Tippecanoe School Corp, which is ranked 84 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Burnett Creek Elementary consistently outperforms the Tippecanoe School Corporation and the state of Indiana in ILEARN test scores, with 61.66% of all students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 70.24% proficient or better in math, compared to 46.68% and 47.22% respectively for the district. The school has been ranked among the top 5% of Indiana elementary schools for the past several years, reaching as high as 42nd out of 1,016 schools in the 2020-2021 school year. Burnett Creek's diverse student population is noteworthy, with 62.73% White, 6.3% African American, 15.88% Hispanic, and 8.53% Asian students. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (30.84%) compared to the Tippecanoe School Corporation average and some nearby schools, such as Oakland Elementary School and Murdock Elementary School.

Burnett Creek Elementary's exceptional academic performance, high statewide ranking, and diverse student population set it apart from many nearby schools, such as Frontier Elementary and West Lafayette Elementary School. The school's steady increase in per-student spending, from $7,403 in 2018-2019 to $9,068 in 2021-2022, suggests a commitment to providing an excellent educational experience for all students. Overall, Burnett Creek Elementary School is a high-performing, diverse, and well-funded elementary school that consistently ranks among the top schools in Indiana.

Detail:

Public K-5

5700 N 50 W
West Lafayette, IN 47906

(765) 463-2237

District: Tippecanoe School Corp

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,068

Students who attend Burnett Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Battle Ground Middle School
High:	William Henry Harrison High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

Number of students: 762

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.7%

Hispanic:

15.9%

Asian:

8.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Burnett Creek Elementary School ranks better than 90.3% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks first among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Tippecanoe School Corp District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.85. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Racial makeup is: White (62.7%), Hispanic (15.9%), Asian (8.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burnett Creek Elementary School is 19.7, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the Tippecanoe School Corp District! (See more...)

Compare Burnett Creek Elementary School employs 38.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burnett Creek Elementary School is $9,068. 7 elementary schools in the Tippecanoe School Corp District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Burnett Creek Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Tippecanoe School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Tippecanoe School Corp 85^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Burnett Creek Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	69.70	258^th	959	73.1%
2006	70.97	242^nd	961	74.8%
2007	75.91	182^nd	985	81.5%
2008	87.68	56^th	996	94.4%
2009	87.61	58^th	1003	94.2%
2010	85.81	65^th	1009	93.6%
2011	86.07	57^th	1025	94.4%
2012	87.73	37^th	1015	96.4%
2013	79.10	154^th	1035	85.1%
2014	71.95	255^th	1036	75.4%
2015	78.26	168^th	1040	83.8%
2016	82.44	125^th	1046	88.0%
2017	78.98	172^nd	1033	83.3%
2018	78.56	184^th	1027	82.1%
2019	90.48	60^th	1031	94.2%
2021	93.24	42^nd	1016	95.9%
2022	91.63	54^th	1020	94.7%
2023	90.61	64^th	1016	93.7%
2024	87.85	98^th	1010	90.3%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, March 30, 2017

This school is amazing. The staff and teachers know most if not all of the student's names at least within the grade level. The principal and VP interact with the students daily. Everyone has a positive attitude and teaches positive messages. My son has autism and is flourishing, My daughter is of above average intelligence and she is also flourishing. I cannot reccomend this school enough. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Burnett Creek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	311	4	22	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	341
2001	389	9	37	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	442
2002	447	6	24	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	479
2003	447	6	24	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	479
2004	462	5	23	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	492
2005	464	7	20	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	500
2006	481	9	14	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	514
2007	449	8	16	8	2	n/a	n/a	20	503
2008	418	7	16	11	0	n/a	n/a	16	468
2009	409	5	16	10	0	n/a	n/a	24	464
2010	393	9	18	11	0	n/a	n/a	31	462
2011	390	5	20	11	0	0	26	0	452
2012	399	6	29	8	0	0	24	0	466
2013	408	14	34	19	0	0	22	0	497
2014	454	26	56	72	2	0	30	0	640
2015	489	33	65	82	3	0	29	0	701
2016	492	39	70	94	3	0	35	0	733
2017	487	51	71	110	3	0	43	0	765
2018	481	45	53	103	2	0	45	0	729
2019	473	38	58	102	4	0	43	0	718
2020	487	33	60	109	4	2	40	0	735
2021	451	42	54	105	0	0	45	0	697
2022	446	45	50	112	0	0	52	0	705
2023	478	48	65	121	0	0	50	0	762

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 Burnett Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	341	16.8	20.3	19.1
2001	442	20.6	21.5	19.7
2002	479	25.4	18.9	17.7
2003	479	25.4	18.9	17.7
2004	492	25.1	19.6	13.2
2005	500	26.3	19.0	15.4
2006	514	28.6	18.0	17.9
2007	503	n/a	n/a	15.9
2008	468	25.8	18.1	21
2009	464	24.2	19.2	24.8
2010	462	24.9	18.5	25.8
2011	452	20.7	21.7	22.8
2012	466	24.0	19.4	21.7
2013	497	27.0	18.4	25.2
2014	640	25.0	25.6	32.5
2015	701	28.0	25.0	32.2
2016	733	33.0	22.2	32.1
2017	765	32.0	23.8	31.6
2018	729	32.0	22.7	31.4
2019	718	32.0	22.4	29.2
2020	735	38.1	19.2	31.4
2021	697	34.1	20.4	27.8
2022	705	35.5	19.8	29.5
2023	762	38.5	19.7	30.8

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 Burnett Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	341	16.8	20.3	19.1
2001	442	20.6	21.5	19.7
2002	479	25.4	18.9	17.7
2003	479	25.4	18.9	17.7
2004	492	25.1	19.6	13.2
2005	500	26.3	19.0	15.4
2006	514	28.6	18.0	17.9
2007	503	n/a	n/a	15.9
2008	468	25.8	18.1	21
2009	464	24.2	19.2	24.8
2010	462	24.9	18.5	25.8
2011	452	20.7	21.7	22.8
2012	466	24.0	19.4	21.7
2013	497	27.0	18.4	25.2
2014	640	25.0	25.6	32.5
2015	701	28.0	25.0	32.2
2016	733	33.0	22.2	32.1
2017	765	32.0	23.8	31.6
2018	729	32.0	22.7	31.4
2019	718	32.0	22.4	29.2
2020	735	38.1	19.2	31.4
2021	697	34.1	20.4	27.8
2022	705	35.5	19.8	29.5
2023	762	38.5	19.7	30.8

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 Burnett Creek Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$69 (0.9%)	$7,334 (99.1%)	$7,403
2020	$66 (0.9%)	$7,620 (99.1%)	$7,686
2021	$411 (4.8%)	$8,101 (95.2%)	$8,512
2022	$192 (2.1%)	$8,876 (97.9%)	$9,068

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Burnett Creek Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 60^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 64^th of 1016 Elementary schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Burnett Creek Elementary School)	72.4	67.8	4.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tippecanoe School Corp)	55.1	46.7	8.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Burnett Creek Elementary School)	77.6	74.4	3.2%
3rd Grade Math (Tippecanoe School Corp)	63.4	60.2	3.2%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Burnett Creek Elementary School)	80.2	59.7	20.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tippecanoe School Corp)	57.4	49.3	8.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Burnett Creek Elementary School)	76.6	69.4	7.3%
4th Grade Math (Tippecanoe School Corp)	61.7	57.5	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Burnett Creek Elementary School)	78.4	69.4	9.1%
4th Grade Science (Tippecanoe School Corp)	56.7	51	5.7%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Burnett Creek Elementary School)	68.5	58.4	10.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tippecanoe School Corp)	56.6	49.2	7.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Burnett Creek Elementary School)	63.7	59.2	4.5%
5th Grade Math (Tippecanoe School Corp)	58.3	52.2	6.1%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Burnett Creek Elementary School)	68.5	71.7	3.2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Tippecanoe School Corp)	58.2	49.6	8.6%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	718	762	6.1%
African American	38	48	26.3%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	58	65	12.1%
Hispanic	102	121	18.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	473	478	1.1%
Two or More Races	43	50	16.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.2%	30.8%	1.6%

Schools Near Burnett Creek 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
Burnett Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	5700 N 50 W	West Lafayette	47906	Tippecanoe County	Tippecanoe School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 463-2237	762	39	19.7	30.8%	478 (62.7%)	48 (6.3%)	121 (15.9%)	65 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (6.6%)	87.9	98^th of 1010 public elementary schools	90.3%		90.6	64^th of 1016 public elementary schools	93.7%	34	56.7	76.9	52.0		61.7	74.8	77.7	58.4		70.2	52.0	$9,068	$192	$8,876
West Lafayette Elementary School	Public	K-3	600 Cumberland Ave	West Lafayette	47906	Tippecanoe County	West Lafayette Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 464-3212	740	48	15.4	26.4%	401 (54.2%)	78 (10.5%)	57 (7.7%)	147 (19.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (7.3%)								(n/a)	73.1				73.1	78.3				78.3		$7,229	$487	$6,742
Klondike Elementary School	Public	K-5	3311 Klondike Rd	West Lafayette	47906	Tippecanoe County	Tippecanoe School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 463-5505	981	54	18.1	39.3%	599 (61.1%)	73 (7.4%)	138 (14.1%)	113 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (5.9%)	71.6	276^th of 1010 public elementary schools	72.7%		75.8	222^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	78.1%	54	39.8	55.0	55.9		50.1	47.8	51.7	56.5		52.0	53.4	$8,659	$574	$8,085
Battle Ground Elementary School	Public	K-5	303 Main St	Battle Ground	47920	Tippecanoe County	Tippecanoe School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 567-2200	644	37	17.4	38.4%	526 (81.7%)	21 (3.3%)	56 (8.7%)	8 (1.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.7%)	74.3	246^th of 1010 public elementary schools	75.6%		76.3	216^th of 1016 public elementary schools	78.7%	30	50.9	54.5	48.5		51.4	53.8	53.6	46.5		51.4	68.3	$9,190	$196	$8,994
Vinton Elementary School	Public	K-4	3101 Elmwood Ave	Lafayette	47904	Tippecanoe County	Lafayette School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 771-6140	452	30	15.1	86.1%	203 (44.9%)	70 (15.5%)	133 (29.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (9.5%)	39.9	631^st of 1010 public elementary schools	37.5%		41.9	619^th of 1016 public elementary schools	39.1%	12	29.0	31.6			30.4	48.7	41.1			44.4		$10,793	$1,683	$9,110
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
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
Glen Acres Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	3767 Kimberly Dr	Lafayette	47905	Tippecanoe County	Lafayette School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 771-6150	542	31	17.4	71.8%	192 (35.4%)	140 (25.8%)	157 (29.0%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (8.3%)	49.1	534^th of 1010 public elementary schools	47.1%		53.2	500^th of 1016 public elementary schools	50.8%	34	39.4	38.0			38.7	47.9	42.0			44.9		$10,003	$1,536	$8,468
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Burnett Creek Elementary School

How many students attend Burnett Creek Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 762 students attended Burnett Creek Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Burnett Creek Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Burnett Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Battle Ground Middle School
High : William Henry Harrison High School

What is the racial makeup of Burnett Creek Elementary School?

Students at Burnett Creek Elementary School are 63% White, 16% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American.

Is Burnett Creek Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Burnett Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 9.7% of Indiana elementary schools.

What district is Burnett Creek Elementary School in?

Tippecanoe School Corp

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