West Lafayette Intermediate School

1838 N Salisbury
West Lafayette, IN 47906

568 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Happy Hollow Elementary, located at 1200 N Salisbury in West Lafayette, Indiana, serves as a primary educational institution within the West Lafayette Community School Corporation. Known for its focus on academic excellence, the school caters to the diverse needs of students in the local community, which includes a significant population connected to Purdue University. The school environment is typically characterized by a strong emphasis on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, supported by a dedicated faculty and active parental involvement.

As part of a highly-rated school district, Happy Hollow is recognized for its rigorous curriculum and commitment to preparing students for success in higher grade levels. The school integrates various enrichment programs and utilizes its community resources to provide a comprehensive learning experience. By maintaining high standards of instruction and creating a supportive, inclusive atmosphere, Happy Hollow Elementary remains a cornerstone of the West Lafayette educational landscape.

568

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Lafayette Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	291
Hispanic	35
Black	50
Asian	141
Two or More	48
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
291 (51.2 %)
Asian
141 (24.8 %)
Black
50 (8.8 %)
Two or More
48 (8.5 %)
Hispanic
35 (6.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Lafayette Com School Corp
Phone:	(765)746-0500
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	568
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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

Grade 4 196

Grade 5 186

Grade 6 186