James Cole Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lafayette, Indiana 47909 · Tippecanoe School Corp
#189 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#12141 of 50,301 nationally
About James Cole Elementary School
James Cole 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 321 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 189th of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 321.
There are 25 schools in Lafayette; James Cole Elementary School ranks 4th of 25 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)31.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.1
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 James Cole Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James Cole Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Wainwright Middle School
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
320 students · 3.5 km away
Woodland Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–5
601 students · 9.0 km away
Dayton Elementary School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students · 9.8 km away
Wea Ridge Middle School
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
675 students · 11 km away
Wea Ridge Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–5
609 students · 11 km away
Mayflower Mill Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–5
585 students · 12 km away
McCutcheon High School
Lafayette · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,835 students · 12 km away
Miami Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
442 students · 13 km away
Wyandotte Elementary
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–5
522 students · 13 km away
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
455 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
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321 students
Weston Elementary School
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320 students
Burris Elementary School
Mitchell · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
320 students
Argos Community Elementary
Argos · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students
Webb Elementary School
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
319 students
Converse Elementary School
Converse · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
323 students
Frequently asked questions
Is James Cole Elementary School a good school?
James Cole Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 68.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #189 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 James Cole Elementary School rank in Indiana?
James Cole Elementary School ranks #189 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #12141 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James Cole Elementary School?
James Cole Elementary School had 321 students in 2025.
Is James Cole Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
James Cole Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James Cole Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of James Cole Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.