Wea Ridge Elementary School

Q: Is Wea Ridge Elementary School a good school?

Wea Ridge Elementary School ranks 600 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Wea Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lafayette, Indiana, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Tippecanoe School Corp, which is ranked 84 out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating.

Compared to nearby schools like Mintonye Elementary School, Wea Ridge has a more diverse student population, with 58.78% White, 16.75% African American, and 16.58% Hispanic students. However, Wea Ridge's academic performance, as measured by ILEARN test scores, is generally lower than the Tippecanoe School Corporation and state averages. For example, only 34.81% of Wea Ridge students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 46.68% for the district. Wea Ridge also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 14.0%, compared to 8.5% at Mintonye Elementary.

The data suggests that Wea Ridge Elementary School could benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the academic achievement gap, chronic absenteeism, and the needs of its diverse student population. Strategies such as implementing evidence-based instructional practices, providing additional resources and support for students, and addressing socioeconomic barriers to learning could potentially help improve the school's performance. By addressing these challenges, Wea Ridge can work towards enhancing the educational outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public K-5

1333 E 430 S
Lafayette, IN 47909

(765) 471-9321

District: Tippecanoe School Corp

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,885

Students who attend Wea Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Wea Ridge Middle School
High:	McCutcheon High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 609

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.8%

African American:

16.7%

Hispanic:

16.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wea Ridge Elementary School ranks worse than 59.4% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks last among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Tippecanoe School Corp District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.24. (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 Student population at Wea Ridge Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (58.8%), African American (16.7%), Hispanic (16.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wea Ridge Elementary School is 16.6. 6 elementary schools in the Tippecanoe School Corp District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Wea Ridge Elementary School employs 36.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wea Ridge Elementary School is $8,885. 9 elementary schools in the Tippecanoe School Corp District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wea Ridge 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 Wea Ridge Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	58.88	428^th	959	55.4%
2006	51.71	538^th	961	44.0%
2007	72.23	237^th	985	75.9%
2008	56.45	495^th	996	50.3%
2009	77.49	183^rd	1003	81.8%
2010	79.36	149^th	1009	85.2%
2011	70.29	288^th	1025	71.9%
2012	65.84	358^th	1015	64.7%
2013	41.00	727^th	1035	29.8%
2014	46.36	679^th	1036	34.5%
2015	34.23	771^st	1040	25.9%
2016	40.50	728^th	1046	30.4%
2017	40.46	697^th	1033	32.5%
2018	32.69	765^th	1027	25.5%
2019	37.08	701^st	1031	32.0%
2021	31.99	731^st	1016	28.1%
2022	30.79	736^th	1020	27.8%
2023	33.66	692^nd	1016	31.9%
2024	42.24	600^th	1010	40.6%

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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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Enrollment information for Wea Ridge Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	440	6	3	20	7	n/a	n/a	0	476
2001	473	8	1	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	509
2002	530	8	4	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	582
2003	530	8	4	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	582
2004	555	9	7	55	0	n/a	n/a	0	626
2005	657	11	5	74	2	n/a	n/a	0	749
2006	689	22	9	107	1	n/a	n/a	0	828
2007	684	26	10	136	0	n/a	n/a	25	881
2008	742	46	6	161	0	n/a	n/a	39	994
2009	561	24	8	66	0	n/a	n/a	25	684
2010	531	30	5	68	2	n/a	n/a	31	667
2011	510	42	5	83	4	2	30	0	676
2012	502	46	6	81	5	1	26	0	667
2013	513	45	7	80	6	1	33	0	685
2014	484	37	9	96	5	2	27	0	660
2015	466	34	11	107	4	1	27	0	650
2016	464	40	7	122	4	1	27	0	665
2017	426	45	6	97	3	0	33	0	610
2018	407	55	4	104	1	0	32	0	603
2019	423	64	5	109	1	0	24	0	626
2020	387	71	4	103	2	0	24	0	591
2021	357	79	4	101	2	0	23	0	566
2022	361	88	4	108	3	0	31	0	595
2023	358	102	8	101	3	0	37	0	609

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 Wea Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	476	24.8	19.2	13.4
2001	509	25.7	19.8	17.7
2002	582	27.8	20.9	16.8
2003	582	27.8	20.9	16.8
2004	626	29.8	21.0	18.2
2005	749	32.1	23.3	21.5
2006	828	39.0	21.2	21.1
2007	881	n/a	n/a	24.8
2008	994	50.5	19.7	32
2009	684	36.4	18.8	31.1
2010	667	33.7	19.7	38.2
2011	676	28.5	23.6	38.6
2012	667	31.0	21.5	38.1
2013	685	34.0	20.1	41
2014	660	29.5	22.3	38.6
2015	650	29.0	22.4	39.4
2016	665	29.0	22.9	36.8
2017	610	29.0	21.0	38.5
2018	603	33.0	18.2	42.1
2019	626	30.0	20.8	46
2020	591	34.2	17.2	45.3
2021	566	34.2	16.5	45.9
2022	595	33.5	17.7	50.6
2023	609	36.5	16.6	54.5

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 Wea Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	476	24.8	19.2	13.4
2001	509	25.7	19.8	17.7
2002	582	27.8	20.9	16.8
2003	582	27.8	20.9	16.8
2004	626	29.8	21.0	18.2
2005	749	32.1	23.3	21.5
2006	828	39.0	21.2	21.1
2007	881	n/a	n/a	24.8
2008	994	50.5	19.7	32
2009	684	36.4	18.8	31.1
2010	667	33.7	19.7	38.2
2011	676	28.5	23.6	38.6
2012	667	31.0	21.5	38.1
2013	685	34.0	20.1	41
2014	660	29.5	22.3	38.6
2015	650	29.0	22.4	39.4
2016	665	29.0	22.9	36.8
2017	610	29.0	21.0	38.5
2018	603	33.0	18.2	42.1
2019	626	30.0	20.8	46
2020	591	34.2	17.2	45.3
2021	566	34.2	16.5	45.9
2022	595	33.5	17.7	50.6
2023	609	36.5	16.6	54.5

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 Wea Ridge Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$256 (3.3%)	$7,579 (96.7%)	$7,836
2020	$378 (4.5%)	$7,934 (95.5%)	$8,312
2021	$715 (7.9%)	$8,316 (92.1%)	$9,031
2022	$392 (4.4%)	$8,493 (95.6%)	$8,885

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wea Ridge 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 701^st of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 692^nd of 1016 Elementary schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wea Ridge Elementary School)	35.1	36.4	1.3%
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 (Wea Ridge Elementary School)	37.7	45.4	7.7%
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 (Wea Ridge Elementary School)	41.3	26	15.3%
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 (Wea Ridge Elementary School)	41.3	38	3.3%
4th Grade Math (Tippecanoe School Corp)	61.7	57.5	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Wea Ridge Elementary School)	35.8	27	8.8%
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 (Wea Ridge Elementary School)	47.6	23.1	24.5%
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 (Wea Ridge Elementary School)	49.5	22.9	26.6%
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 (Wea Ridge Elementary School)	33.3	26	7.3%
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	626	609	2.7%
African American	64	102	59.4%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	5	8	60%
Hispanic	109	101	7.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	423	358	15.4%
Two or More Races	24	37	54.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46%	54.5%	8.5%

Schools Near Wea Ridge 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 All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mintonye Elementary School	Public	K-5	2000 W 800 S	Lafayette	47909	Tippecanoe County	Tippecanoe School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 538-2780	469	30	15.6	28.4%	408 (87.0%)	5 (1.1%)	35 (7.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.6%)	73.6	257^th of 1010 public elementary schools	74.6%		74.9	230^th of 1016 public elementary schools	77.4%	27	35.6	69.9	47.9	50.2	59.8	68.1	47.9	58.7	49.3	$9,275	$330	$8,945

Frequently Asked Questions about Wea Ridge Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Wea Ridge Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Wea Ridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wea Ridge Middle School
High : McCutcheon High School

Is Wea Ridge Elementary School a good school?

Wea Ridge Elementary School ranks 600^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Wea Ridge Elementary School in?

Tippecanoe School Corp

How many students attend Wea Ridge Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 609 students attended Wea Ridge Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Wea Ridge Elementary School?

Students at Wea Ridge Elementary School are 59% White, 17% African American, 17% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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