For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,584 students in 47909, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 47909, IN are Edgelea Elementary School, Mintonye Elementary School and James Cole Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 47909 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 47909, IN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47909, IN Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edgelea Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2910 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4780
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4780
Gr: K-4 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Mintonye Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 W 800 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 538-2780
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 538-2780
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
James Cole Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6418 E 900 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 523-2141
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 523-2141
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3280 S 9th St
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4740
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4740
Gr: K-4 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3200 E 450 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 471-0241
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 471-0241
Gr: K-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Mayflower Mill Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 E 500 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 538-3875
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 538-3875
Gr: K-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Wea Ridge Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4410 S 150 E
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 471-2164
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 471-2164
Gr: 6-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Wea Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1333 E 430 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 471-9321
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 471-9321
Gr: K-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Miami Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Beck Ln
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4800
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4800
Gr: K-4 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Lafayette Career Academy
Vocational School
2201 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-2481
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-2481
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 47909, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 47909, IN include Edgelea Elementary School, Mintonye Elementary School and James Cole Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 47909?
10 public elementary schools are located in 47909.
What is the racial composition of students in 47909?
47909 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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