Mintonye Elementary School

2000 W 800 S
Lafayette, IN 47909

469 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mintonye Elementary School, located in Lafayette, Indiana, is part of the Tippecanoe School Corporation and serves students from kindergarten through fourth grade. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. With a focus on foundational skills, Mintonye aims to prepare young learners for their future educational journeys by providing a well-rounded curriculum supported by dedicated staff and active community involvement.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, benefiting from a strong partnership between parents, teachers, and staff who work together to enhance the overall student experience. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Mintonye encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities and school-wide events, which helps build a sense of school spirit and belonging. By prioritizing an inclusive atmosphere and maintaining high academic standards, Mintonye Elementary continues to be a central pillar for families in the Lafayette area.

469

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mintonye Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	408
Hispanic	35
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
408 (87.0 %)
Hispanic
35 (7.5 %)
Two or More
17 (3.6 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Tippecanoe School Corp
Phone:	(765)538-2780
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mintonye Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	97

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mintonye Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	238	50.7%
Male	231	49.3%

Elementary School K - 4th