HERSHEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hershey Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Tippecanoe School Corp school district, located in Lafayette, IN with about 599 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 25 teachers, Hershey Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

Hershey Elementary School is a public school located in Lafayette, Indiana, serving as part of the Tippecanoe School Corporation. Situated in a rural-residential setting on the east side of the county, the school serves students from kindergarten through fourth grade. It is well-regarded for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, emphasizing foundational academic growth, and promoting a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young elementary students.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Hershey Elementary places a strong focus on student character development and school spirit. The school typically engages in various extracurricular programs and family-oriented events that help bridge the gap between home and the classroom. As part of the larger Tippecanoe School Corporation, Hershey utilizes a standardized, robust educational framework while maintaining the personalized, small-school feel that many parents in the Lafayette area value for their children's formative years.

For more information, contact Hershey Elementary School at (765) 269-8280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.