The top reported proficiency rate is 46% in Math. The lowest is 36% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Amelia Earhart Elementary School
Amelia Earhart Elementary School is a regular public school in Lafayette, Indiana, serving kindergarten through fourth grade. It is part of the Lafayette School Corporation, the district that serves the city proper. The school draws a student body that is racially and ethnically diverse. White students make up the largest share, followed by a sizable Hispanic population, a significant Black enrollment, and a smaller group of students who identify as two or more races. A large majority of students come from low-income households, as reflected in the share who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on students receiving special education services or classified as English learners was not available in the profile, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those supports.
On the state’s ILEARN assessments, Amelia Earhart’s proficiency rates sit below a majority mark. In mathematics, roughly two out of five students met the proficiency standard. In English language arts, about one in three students scored proficient. Science, which is tested only at the fourth-grade level at this school, showed a proficiency rate similar to that in math. The school’s overall proficiency index, which averages results across tested subjects and grades, places it above the midpoint among the districts in Tippecanoe County. That comparison is based on a small cohort of districts, and the range of index scores across them is wide, so being above the midpoint indicates the school is in the middle of the pack rather than at either extreme. Because the school serves only primary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and chronic absenteeism data was not available.
Lafayette is a mid-sized city and the county seat of Tippecanoe County, with a mix of industrial, commercial, and residential character. It sits across the Wabash River from West Lafayette, home to Purdue University, which plays a major role in the regional economy. Major employers include Subaru, Caterpillar, Wabash National, and others in manufacturing and life sciences. Downtown Lafayette has a historic courthouse square, shopping, dining, and a walkable core with public transit and a trails system. The city has been investing in development projects, including a large mixed-use downtown block, industrial tax abatements, and parks and recreation improvements, and was recognized as a top housing market in recent years.
Housing costs in the Lafayette area are moderate relative to national benchmarks. Home values are broadly in line with the state average, and rents represent a manageable share of typical area income. For a family considering this school, the combination of a diverse, majority-low-income student body and proficiency rates that are slightly above the district median yet below a majority of students meeting standards in core subjects gives a grounded picture of the academic and peer environment.
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