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Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette

Public, Charter Grades K-7

755^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,005 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 25% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Lafayette, Indiana, with 173 students. The school is part of the Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette District, which is ranked 283 out of 380 districts in Indiana and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette has faced several challenges compared to nearby public elementary schools. The school has had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.8% to 39.4% over the past few years, significantly higher than the 17.8% rate at nearby public schools. Additionally, the school's test scores are generally lower, with only 30.83% of students proficient or better in ILEARN/English Language Arts in 2024-2025, compared to 40% at Edgelea Elementary School and 72.22% at West Lafayette Elementary School. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 78.61% in 2023-2024, compared to the nearby public schools, which range from 24.75% to 87.82%.

Despite these challenges, Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette spends $16,158 per student, which is higher than the nearby public schools, which range from $11,369 to $14,483 per student. The school's lower academic performance compared to nearby public schools raises questions about the overall quality and impact of charter schools in the region. The school and Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette District should carefully examine the factors contributing to the school's performance and implement targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.

193

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,158

Per pupil spending ?

75.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1904 Elmwood Ave
Lafayette, IN 47904

(317) 519-4588

District: Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.6%

African American:

40.4%

Hispanic:

9.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 38th percentile in 2024 → 25th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Indiana average (26% vs 38% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (25th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (28% vs 17% Indiana)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school26%

District avg26%

Indiana avg38%

Elementary school

755^th of 1,005

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 25%▼ down 13 pts since 2024

From bottom 38% (2024) to bottom 25% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

340^th of 480

Indiana public middle schools ?

Bottom 29%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

283^rd of 380Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	27.0	755 of 1005	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	40.5	626 of 1011	38.1%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts31%

Math28%

Social Studies22%-17 vs state

Science9%

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Schools Near Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)						ILEARN Math (2025)						ILEARN Science (2025)			ILEARN Social Studies (2025)	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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th 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
Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette	Public, Charter	K-7	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%)	27	755^th of 1005 public elementary schools	24.9%		40.5	626^th of 1011 public elementary schools	38.1%	129	38.5	29.4	28.1	20.7	43.8	30.8	46.2	17.7	18.8	34.5	18.8	28.3	17.7	3.5	8.7	21.9	$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%)	26.2	762^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	24.2%		39.4	637^th of 1011 public elementary schools	37.0%	125	29.5	23.4				26.9	42.6	21.3				33.3	26.1		26.1		$13,529	$2,666	$10,863
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%)	38.1	639^th of 1005 public elementary schools	36.4%		39.9	631^st of 1011 public elementary schools	37.6%	8	39.7	25.6				32.3	59.0	31.4				44.5	26.7		26.7		$12,555	$2,051	$10,504
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%)	41.3	606^th of 1005 public elementary schools	39.7%		72.4	267^th of 1011 public elementary schools	73.6%	339	26.2	37.7				32.6	36.6	43.4				40.4	42.3		42.3		$14,483	$2,019	$12,464
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%)	39.6	627^th of 1005 public elementary schools	37.6%		33	695^th of 1011 public elementary schools	31.3%	68	25.5	38.7				32.5	43.6	43.6				43.6	33.9		33.9		$13,940	$2,002	$11,938
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%)	43.2	588^th of 1005 public elementary schools	41.5%		49.1	534^th of 1011 public elementary schools	47.2%	54	34.7	38.9				36.7	36.7	48.9				42.6	35.6		35.6		$11,281	$1,847	$9,435
Edgelea Elementary School	Public	K-4	2910 S 18th St	Lafayette	47909	Tippecanoe County	Lafayette School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 772-4780	444	30	14.6	58.1%	209 (47.1%)	39 (8.8%)	160 (36.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.7%)	50.7	506^th of 1005 public elementary schools	49.7%		59.9	413^th of 1011 public elementary schools	59.1%	93	40.4	39.5				40.0	46.8	46.1				46.5	39.5		39.5		$12,355	$1,783	$10,573
Miami Elementary School	Public	K-4	2401 Beck Ln	Lafayette	47909	Tippecanoe County	Lafayette School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 772-4800	442	28	15.6	83.5%	92 (20.8%)	183 (41.4%)	134 (30.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.0%)	23.8	785^th of 1005 public elementary schools	21.9%		16.6	855^th of 1011 public elementary schools	15.4%	70	26.5	29.1				27.8	37.4	30.2				33.7	17.4		17.4		$11,369	$2,020	$9,348
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)	72.2					72.2	82.2					82.2					$13,243	$1,557	$11,686
Amelia Earhart Elementary School	Public	K-4	3280 S 9th St	Lafayette	47909	Tippecanoe County	Lafayette School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 772-4740	455	30	15.1	54.7%	177 (38.9%)	98 (21.5%)	121 (26.6%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (11.9%)	46.7	550^th of 1005 public elementary schools	45.3%		42.5	597^th of 1011 public elementary schools	40.9%	47	32.3	40.0				35.7	43.8	48.0				45.6	41.3		41.3		$12,633	$1,687	$10,946

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Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette

What is the racial makeup of Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette?

Students at Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette are 47% White, 40% African American, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette?

In the 2024-25 school year, 193 students attended Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette.

Is Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette a good school?

Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette ranks in the bottom 24.9% of Indiana elementary schools.

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