West Lafayette Elementary School vs West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
West Lafayette Elementary School
West Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–3
691 students
West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School
West Lafayette · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,116 students
| Measure | West Lafayette Elementary School West Lafayette, Indiana | West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School West Lafayette, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #62 of 1,053 | #7 of 387 |
| National rank | #5154 of 50,301 | #1153 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 691 | 1,116 |
| Enrollment | 691 | 1,116 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.6% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 68% |
| city | West Lafayette | West Lafayette |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 79.7).
- •West Lafayette Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 67%).
- •West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 25.6%).
- •West Lafayette Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.7).
- •West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School is the larger school with 1,116 students compared with 691.
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 West Lafayette Elementary School better than West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School ranks higher (80.8 vs 79.7 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 West Lafayette Elementary School and West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between West Lafayette and West Lafayette in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
West Lafayette Elementary School: 691. West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School: 1,116. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do West Lafayette Elementary School and West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School rank in Indiana?
West Lafayette Elementary School is 62nd of 1,053 and West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School is 7th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).