West Lafayette Intermediate School

1838 N SALISBURY WEST LAFAYETTE IN 47906

Top 25% School in indiana

Ranked 3 of 10 in indiana

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About West Lafayette Intermediate School

West Lafayette Intermediate School in West Lafayette, Indiana, serves grades 4 to 6 with a student body of approximately 568 students. The school employs approximately 36 full-time certified teachers and has a student-teacher ratio of approximately 16:1, supplemented by one full-time school counselor. The school outperforms the state average academically by achieving a proficiency of approximately 67% of students in mathematics and 60% of students in reading. The grades position the school among the state's high-performing middle-grade schools. The school includes a multicultural student population of approximately 49% minority student enrollment, including prominent multiracial and Asian students. Approximately 24% of students are economically disadvantaged. The teachers are extremely experienced, with the majority of teachers possessing a classroom teaching experience of more than three years. The school also includes enrichment, gifted programs, and community-based programs. Situated in a stable and reputable neighborhood, the average median home price in West Lafayette is approximately $318,100, positioning the area as a feasible area for families seeking high-quality educational provisions.

Contact Information

Address

1838 N SALISBURY WEST LAFAYETTE IN 47906

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Phone

(765) 746-0500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 50% in Reading.
37
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
5
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
568
Total Students
$32170
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at West Lafayette Intermediate School

2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

3

of 10 in indiana

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM - 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 51.2%
Asian 24.8%
Hispanic 6.2%
Black 8.8%
Two+ Races 8.5%
Native Am. 1%
White
51.2%
Asian
24.8%
Hispanic
6.2%
Black
8.8%
Two+ Races
8.5%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 568
50%
284 Female
50%
284 Male

Student Population

568 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

536 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Ainsley Van Horn of West Lafayette Intermediate School set a national record for the most points earned in the Accelerated Reader program.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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