LAFAYETTE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lafayette Park Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kokomo School Corporation school district, located in Kokomo, IN with about 518 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Lafayette Park Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Lafayette Park Elementary School is a public school located in Kokomo, Indiana, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Kokomo School Corporation, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It serves a diverse student body and is known for its commitment to providing personalized instruction and extracurricular opportunities that encourage children to explore their interests and build foundational skills.
Beyond academics, Lafayette Park Elementary prioritizes the social-emotional well-being of its students through various school-wide initiatives and community partnerships. The school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where staff, students, and families work collaboratively to support the educational journey of each child. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Lafayette Park strives to prepare its students for middle school success while cultivating a sense of belonging and school pride within the local Kokomo community.
For more information, contact Lafayette Park Elementary School at (765) 454-7060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Kokomo, IN 46901-3298
(765) 454-7060
LAFAYETTE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kokomo, IN with about 518 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Kokomo School Corporation
- Total Students:
- 518
- Teachers:
- 28.04
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 518 students
- White
- 69.9%
- Black or African American
- 12.5%
- Two or more races
- 10.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.8%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.