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Burnett Creek Elementary School

Public Grades K-5

71^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,015 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 93% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

Burnett Creek Elementary School is a K–5 school of 778 students in the Tippecanoe School Corp, on the northwest edge of the West Lafayette/Purdue area, and it is one of the larger elementary schools in its local peer group. In 2025–26 it ranked 71st of 1,015 Indiana elementary schools (93rd percentile, 5 stars), and it has earned 5 stars in seven consecutive reporting years, staying between the 90th and 96th percentile every year since 2020–21.

Against its two same-district peers, Battle Ground Elementary School and Klondike Elementary School, Burnett Creek leads on every academic measure by wide margins — roughly 13 to 21 points higher in ELA, math and science across all grades. It also posts the lowest chronic absenteeism of the three at 7.6%, about half Indiana's 16.7% rate, and it does so while spending the least per student ($9,287, versus $10,010 and $9,424). Compared with the Lafayette School Corporation elementaries and Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette, which spend $11,281–$16,158 per student, Burnett Creek spends far less and roughly doubles most of their proficiency results.

Two things are worth weighing. Third grade is the school's soft spot: 3rd-grade ELA sits at 49.19%, its only figure below 60% — about 8 points above the state and 3 above the district, well short of the 25–36 point margins the school posts in grades 4 and 5. Class size is the other trade-off: a student–teacher ratio of 17.8 is the highest among its same-district peers, though it has improved steadily from 19.7. Science (76.52%) and 5th-grade social studies (74.38%) are the headline strengths. Nearby West Lafayette Elementary School, 2.66 miles away, posts higher 3rd-grade scores, but it serves grades K–3 only, so the comparison is not apples to apples.

778

Students ?

17.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,287

Per pupil spending ?

28.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5700 N 50 W
West Lafayette, IN 47906

(765) 463-2237

District: Tippecanoe School Corp

Students who attend Burnett Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Battle Ground Middle School
High:	William Henry Harrison High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.1%

Hispanic:

14.9%

Asian:

11.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 88th percentile in 2016 → 93rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Indiana average (70% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Indiana elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school70%

District avg52%

Indiana avg47%

71^st of 1,015

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 12% (2016) to top 7% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 11Elementary Schools in the Tippecanoe School Corp

83^rd of 374Tippecanoe School Corp among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2026	89.6	71 of 1015	93.0%	★★★★★
2025	93.3	44 of 1005	95.6%	★★★★★
2024	87.9	98 of 1011	90.3%	★★★★★
2023	90.6	64 of 1016	93.7%	★★★★★
2022	91.6	54 of 1020	94.7%	★★★★★
2021	93.2	42 of 1016	95.9%	★★★★★
2019	90.5	60 of 1031	94.2%	★★★★★
2018	78.6	184 of 1027	82.1%	★★★★☆
2017	79.0	172 of 1033	83.3%	★★★★☆
2016	82.4	125 of 1046	88.0%	★★★★☆
2015	78.3	168 of 1040	83.8%	★★★★☆
2014	71.9	255 of 1036	75.4%	★★★★☆
2013	79.1	154 of 1035	85.1%	★★★★☆
2012	87.7	37 of 1015	96.4%	★★★★★
2011	86.1	57 of 1025	94.4%	★★★★★
2010	85.8	65 of 1009	93.6%	★★★★★
2009	87.6	58 of 1003	94.2%	★★★★★
2008	87.7	56 of 996	94.4%	★★★★★
2007	75.9	182 of 985	81.5%	★★★★☆
2006	71.0	242 of 961	74.8%	★★★★☆
2005	69.7	258 of 959	73.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Indiana (2025-2026) ?

Science77%

Social Studies74%+27 vs state

Math70%

English Language Arts66%

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by a parent
Thursday, March 30, 2017

This school is amazing. The staff and teachers know most if not all of the student's names at least within the grade level. The principal and VP interact with the students daily. Everyone has a positive attitude and teaches positive messages. My son has autism and is flourishing, My daughter is of above average intelligence and she is also flourishing. I cannot reccomend this school enough. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2026)							ILEARN Math (2026)							ILEARN Science (2026)			ILEARN Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Burnett Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	5700 N 50 W	West Lafayette	47906	Tippecanoe County	Tippecanoe School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 463-2237	778	44	17.8	28.7%	475 (61.1%)	53 (6.8%)	116 (14.9%)	86 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.2%)	89.6	71^st of 1015 public elementary schools	93.0%		93.3	44^th of 1005 public elementary schools	95.6%	27	49.2	78.0	69.4				65.8	62.9	78.0	69.4				70.3	76.5		76.5	74.4	$9,287	$416	$8,871
West Lafayette Elementary School	Public	K-3	600 Cumberland Ave	West Lafayette	47906	Tippecanoe County	West Lafayette Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 464-3212	691	49	14.1	25.6%	331 (47.9%)	57 (8.2%)	57 (8.2%)	175 (25.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (10.0%)								(n/a)	74.9						74.9	88.3						88.3					$13,243	$1,557	$11,686
Klondike Elementary School	Public	K-5	3311 Klondike Rd	West Lafayette	47906	Tippecanoe County	Tippecanoe School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 463-5505	905	55	16.4	35.9%	541 (59.8%)	76 (8.4%)	138 (15.2%)	82 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	65 (7.2%)	75.6	228^th of 1015 public elementary schools	77.5%		74.3	239^th of 1005 public elementary schools	76.2%	11	42.1	56.9	59.3				52.6	58.5	63.9	46.9				56.2	59.0		59.0	63.6	$9,424	$483	$8,941
Battle Ground Elementary School	Public	K-5	303 Main St	Battle Ground	47920	Tippecanoe County	Tippecanoe School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 567-2200	652	39	16.7	36.3%	534 (81.9%)	22 (3.4%)	57 (8.7%)	9 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.3%)	71.5	273^rd of 1015 public elementary schools	73.1%		73.8	247^th of 1005 public elementary schools	75.4%	26	44.2	51.8	57.9				51.5	59.6	57.3	40.4				52.1	55.5		55.5	59.7	$10,010	$284	$9,725
Vinton Elementary School	Public	K-4	3101 Elmwood Ave	Lafayette	47904	Tippecanoe County	Lafayette School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 771-6140	387	27	14.6	74.4%	177 (45.7%)	58 (15.0%)	118 (30.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.3%)	66.2	330^th of 1015 public elementary schools	67.5%		38.1	639^th of 1005 public elementary schools	36.4%	309	46.9	53.1					50.3	56.3	65.4					61.4	37.0		37.0		$12,555	$2,051	$10,504
Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette	Public, Charter	K-8	1904 Elmwood Ave	Lafayette	47904	Tippecanoe County	Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 519-4588	193	13	14.8	75.1%	90 (46.6%)	78 (40.4%)	18 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	52.3	496^th of 1015 public elementary schools	51.1%		27	755^th of 1005 public elementary schools	24.9%	259	63.2	47.4	42.9	34.4	52.2	47.1	46.6	68.4	31.6	42.9	31.3	40.9	41.2	41.5	36.8	28.1	31.4	47.6	$16,158	$1,915	$14,243
Murdock Elementary School	Public	K-4	2100 Cason St	Lafayette	47904	Tippecanoe County	Lafayette School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 771-6120	230	17	13.5	77.8%	92 (40.0%)	48 (20.9%)	68 (29.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (9.1%)	32.1	701^st of 1015 public elementary schools	30.9%		26.2	762^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	24.2%	61	29.3	31.7					30.7	41.5	41.7					41.6	26.7		26.7		$13,529	$2,666	$10,863
Glen Acres Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	3767 Kimberly Dr	Lafayette	47905	Tippecanoe County	Lafayette School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 771-6150	550	32	17.1	67.5%	156 (28.4%)	143 (26.0%)	192 (34.9%)	15 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.8%)	51.1	511^th of 1015 public elementary schools	49.7%		43.2	588^th of 1005 public elementary schools	41.5%	77	35.8	51.7					42.6	40.8	52.8					45.9	40.5		40.5		$11,281	$1,847	$9,435
Thomas Miller Elementary School	Public	K-4	700 S 4th St	Lafayette	47905	Tippecanoe County	Lafayette School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 476-2930	318	23	14.0	79.6%	138 (43.4%)	101 (31.8%)	42 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (11.6%)	25	775^th of 1015 public elementary schools	23.6%		39.6	627^th of 1005 public elementary schools	37.6%	148	17.5	36.7					27.4	28.1	35.6					31.9	27.1		27.1		$13,940	$2,002	$11,938
Oakland Elementary School	Public	K-4	611 South 21st Street	Lafayette	47904	Tippecanoe County	Lafayette School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 771-6130	192	17	11.1	69.3%	91 (47.4%)	33 (17.2%)	46 (24.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (10.9%)	57.8	423^rd of 1015 public elementary schools	58.3%		41.3	606^th of 1005 public elementary schools	39.7%	183	72.4	36.8					52.2	79.3	34.2					53.7	39.5		39.5		$14,483	$2,019	$12,464

Frequently Asked Questions about Burnett Creek Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Burnett Creek Elementary School?

Students at Burnett Creek Elementary School are 61% White, 15% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Burnett Creek Elementary School in?

Tippecanoe School Corp

What schools do graduates of Burnett Creek Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Burnett Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Battle Ground Middle School
High : William Henry Harrison High School

Is Burnett Creek Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Burnett Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 7.0% of Indiana elementary schools.

How many students attend Burnett Creek Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 778 students attended Burnett Creek Elementary School.

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