Tippecanoe School Corp, IN

Original Research by School Decision on Tippecanoe School Corp

The Tippecanoe School Corporation spans a large portion of Tippecanoe County, serving students from kindergarten through twelfth grade across a network of elementary, middle, and high schools. The district includes a career academy, which provides an alternative pathway for students focused on technical and professional skills. This breadth of school types, from traditional elementary buildings to a dedicated career center, gives families a range of options within a single public system.

Academically, the district's performance on the state's ILEARN assessments for grades three through eight sits above the midpoint when compared with other districts in Tippecanoe County. That is a solid position, though it is worth noting that the district's overall proficiency is not at the top of the county. In math, roughly half of tested students met the state's proficiency standard, while in English language arts the share was somewhat lower. Science and social studies results were a bit stronger, but again, families will see a range of outcomes depending on subject and grade level. The district did not report a graduation rate in the available data, so that measure cannot be compared.

The student body is predominantly white, with a noticeable Hispanic enrollment and smaller shares of Black, Asian, and multiracial students. Information on free or reduced-price meal eligibility was not available, which limits the picture of economic diversity. The district enrolls a large number of students overall, spread fairly evenly across the elementary and middle grades, with a slight decline in the upper high school years.

Chronic absenteeism, a metric that reflects how many students miss substantial school days, is reported at a rate well below the median among county districts. That suggests most students attend regularly, which is a favorable sign for school climate and engagement.

Per-pupil spending in the district falls in the lower half of Tippecanoe County's districts. That is not necessarily a weakness—spending efficiency varies—but it means the district operates on a tighter budget relative to some neighbors. No recent referendum, curriculum overhaul, or tax shift was identified in public sources, so the district appears to be in a period of stability.

The housing market across the district's attendance zone is varied. Home values range from modest in some rural communities to significantly higher in the West Lafayette area. Rent levels follow a similar pattern, with the highest rents in West Lafayette and the Lafayette area. This mix of housing costs reflects the district's geography: it includes parts of Lafayette and West Lafayette, along with smaller towns like Battle Ground, Dayton, and Mulberry. Families moving into the area will find a range of price points, from older, more affordable homes in some towns to newer suburban construction in others.

Relative to other districts in Tippecanoe County, the Tippecanoe School Corporation is a mid-sized to large district with academic results that are better than average for the county but not exceptional. Its chronic absenteeism is notably low, which stands out. The district offers a career academy as a distinctive program, and it serves a broad geographic area with diverse housing options.

For a family, this district offers a stable, adequately performing public school system with a strong attendance record and some program variety, particularly for students interested in career-technical education. The lack of recent public changes suggests continuity. Parents should investigate the specific elementary or middle school their address feeds, as individual school outcomes may differ from the district-wide averages. The missing graduation rate is a gap worth raising with the district directly, as it is a key measure of high school success.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

13,526

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 15%

Black 7%

White 69%

Asian 3%

Two+ 5%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

34%

61%

Gr 4

30%

60%

Gr 5

34%

61%

Gr 6

23%

55%

Gr 7

22%

48%

Gr 8

31%

55%

Math

Gr 3

46%

70%

Gr 4

35%

69%

Gr 5

34%

65%

Gr 6

23%

57%

Gr 7

24%

52%

Gr 8

24%

52%

Science

Gr 4

31%

63%

Gr 6

33%

63%

Social studies

Gr 5

34%

64%

Schools in this District

20 schools are officially reported under this district.

Burnett Creek Elementary School

Wea Ridge Elementary School

Battle Ground Elementary School

Battle Ground Middle School

Dayton Elementary School

East Tipp Middle School

Hershey Elementary School

Klondike Elementary School

Klondike Middle School

Mayflower Mill Elementary School

McCutcheon High School

Mintonye Elementary School

Southwestern Middle School

Wainwright Middle School

William Henry Harrison High School

Wea Ridge Middle School

James Cole Elementary School

Woodland Elementary School

Wyandotte Elementary

Greater Lafayette Career Academy

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

50%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

47%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

52%

Grades 3-8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

53%

Grade 5

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$305,962

Year-over-year change+2.0%

Range across 14 ZIP codes$186K to $366K

vs. state typical1.19x

vs. national typical0.83x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (14 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
47909	Lafayette	$279K	+1.5%	27.0%
47905	Lafayette	$294K	+2.7%	25.5%
47906	West Lafayette	$366K	+0.8%	16.5%
47992	Westpoint	$362K	+3.1%	8.5%
47981	Romney	$327K	+1.5%	8.0%
47920	Battle Ground	$333K	+3.4%	5.0%
47930		$247K	+0.4%	4.9%
47967	New Richmond	$224K	+3.8%	1.8%
47918	Attica	$192K	+5.5%	0.8%
47955	Linden	$187K	+2.1%	0.7%
47904	Lafayette	$186K	+3.2%	0.5%
46923	Delphi	$228K	+2.8%	0.4%
47941		$249K	+2.5%	0.2%
46058	Mulberry	$257K	+5.0%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,529/mo

Year-over-year change+3.5%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$1,007 to $1,724/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
47909	Lafayette	$1,677	+2.7%	27.0%
47905	Lafayette	$1,259	+4.7%	25.5%
47906	West Lafayette	$1,724	+2.7%	16.5%
47904	Lafayette	$1,007	+3.3%	0.5%
46923	Delphi	$1,405	—	0.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,544/mo

Home price / national median income3.6x

Annual rent / national median income21.9%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$15/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$256,584 (+3.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

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