Edgelea Elementary School

Edgelea Elementary School is a public school in Lafayette, Indiana that serves grades K–4. It is part of the Lafayette School Corporation. There are about 440 students at the school, and the student-teacher ratio is about 13 to 1. This means that classes are smaller and students get more one-on-one help. Edgelea Elementary has a full curriculum that meets Indiana Academic Standards. It includes core classes in English/language arts, math, science, and social studies. The school uses technology to help students learn in different ways, has a program for gifted students, and helps students with special needs, like those who are hard of hearing. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school. About 51% are White, 31% are Hispanic, 10% are Black, and the rest are from other racial and ethnic groups. Recent data on student proficiency show that about 57% of students are good at math and about 52% are good at reading and language arts. The average amount spent per student is $8,458, which is in line with district averages.

In early 2025, Edgelea Elementary School in Lafayette, Indiana, threw a party to honor teacher Amy Freeman for winning the Golden Apple Award for Greater Lafayette teachers. Freeman was honored for working with students who speak more than one language and for making the school a place where language diversity is valued. She was in charge of starting a dual-language immersion program that helped students get better at both their language skills and their schoolwork. This award shows that Edgelea Elementary cares about being involved in the community, coming up with new ideas, and making sure that all students can learn. Freeman's award shows how much the school cares about helping all of its students and making the school a friendly place that encourages family involvement and student growth.

"Q1. What kinds of special education help does Edgelea Elementary offer?

Ans. Edgelea Elementary has special education programs and interventions that are tailored to each student's academic, behavioral, or developmental needs.

Q2. How does Edgelea Elementary make sure that its students are safe?

Ans. The school has strict safety rules, such as secure entry systems, visitor check-ins, and regular emergency drills, to keep the learning environment safe.

Q3. Does Edgelea Elementary have programs for students who are very smart or advanced?

Ans. Yes, the school finds students who do well in school and gives them extra activities and different kinds of instruction to make their learning more challenging and interesting.

Q4. How does Edgelea Elementary let families know how their kids are doing in school?

Parents can keep up with their child's schoolwork by getting progress reports, meeting with the teacher, reading newsletters, and using digital tools.

Q5: Does Edgelea Elementary have programs for nutrition and meals?

Ans. Yes, the school has a nutrition program that follows USDA rules to help students stay healthy. As part of this program, the school offers healthy breakfast and lunch options.