LAPEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lapel Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Frankton-Lapel Community Schools school district, located in Lapel, IN with about 708 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, Lapel Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.
Lapel Elementary School, located at 2865 S SR 13 in Lapel, Indiana, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Frankton-Lapel Community Schools corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on building strong foundational skills in core academic areas such as literacy, mathematics, and science. By emphasizing a well-rounded education, the school encourages both academic excellence and personal growth, aiming to prepare its young students for their future educational transitions.
Beyond the classroom, Lapel Elementary is known for cultivating a sense of community spirit and school pride, often highlighted by its active engagement with families and the surrounding Lapel area. The school integrates character education and social-emotional development into its daily routines, striving to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere for all children. Through collaborative efforts between staff, parents, and students, Lapel Elementary works to maintain high standards of teaching while nurturing the curiosity and unique potential of each child in its care.
For more information, contact Lapel Elementary School at (765) 534-3101 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lapel, IN 46051-9660
(765) 534-3101
LAPEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Lapel, IN with about 708 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Frankton-Lapel Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 708
- Teachers:
- 31
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 708 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LAPEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 94.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
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.