Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette vs West Lafayette Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette
Lafayette · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
193 students
West Lafayette Elementary School
West Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–3
691 students
| Measure | Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette Lafayette, Indiana | West Lafayette Elementary School West Lafayette, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #797 of 1,053 | #62 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #32274 of 50,301 | #5154 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–7 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 193 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.1% | 25.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 72% |
| city | Lafayette | West Lafayette |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Lafayette Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 39.5).
- •West Lafayette Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 75.1%).
- •West Lafayette Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.8).
- •West Lafayette Elementary School is the larger school with 691 students compared with 193.
- •Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette is a charter school while West Lafayette Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette better than West Lafayette Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Lafayette Elementary School ranks higher (79.7 vs 39.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette and West Lafayette Elementary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and West Lafayette in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette: 193. West Lafayette Elementary School: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette and West Lafayette Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette is 797th of 1,053 and West Lafayette Elementary School is 62nd of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).