Lafayette Park Elementary School

434 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

434

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lafayette Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	25
Black	67
Asian	2
Two or More	74
Pacific Islander	1

White
265 (61.1 %)
Two or More
74 (17.1 %)
Black
67 (15.4 %)
Hispanic
25 (5.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kokomo School Corporation
Phone:	(765)454-7060
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	305
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 74

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 51