Hershey Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lafayette, Indiana 47905 · Tippecanoe School Corp
#83 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#6365 of 50,301 nationally
About Hershey Elementary School
Hershey Elementary School is a public elementary located in Lafayette, in the Tippecanoe School Corp school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 538 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 83rd of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 538.
There are 25 schools in Lafayette; Hershey Elementary School ranks 1st of 25 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)74%
- Reading proficiency (30%)69%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)22.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hershey Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hershey Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
East Tipp Middle School
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
547 students · 297 m away
Wyandotte Elementary
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–5
522 students · 6.0 km away
Glen Acres Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
550 students · 7.6 km away
Battle Ground Elementary School
Battle Ground · Public elementary · Grades K–5
652 students · 8.7 km away
Vinton Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
387 students · 8.9 km away
Dayton Elementary School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students · 9.0 km away
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 5–6
1,031 students · 10 km away
Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette
Lafayette · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
193 students · 10 km away
Murdock Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
230 students · 10 km away
Excel Center - Lafayette
Lafayette · Charter high · Grades 9–12
366 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
West View Elementary School
Muncie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students
Eagle Elementary School
Brownsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
539 students
Prairie Heights Elementary School
LaGrange · Public elementary · Grades K–4
537 students
University Elementary School
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
536 students
Lincoln Elementary School
Brownsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
540 students
Northcrest Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
536 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hershey Elementary School a good school?
Hershey Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 77.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #83 of 1,053 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hershey Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Hershey Elementary School ranks #83 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #6365 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hershey Elementary School?
Hershey Elementary School had 538 students in 2025.
Is Hershey Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Hershey Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hershey Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hershey Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.