Welcome to Lafayette School Corporation
The Lafayette School Corporation family nurtures and inspires the promise of our youth. Students are empowered to invest in themselves and the community. The school district thrives in a tradition of excellence. An exceptional staff creates extraordinary opportunities for students and their families through a rich curriculum in modern facilities. LSC pride is visible in staff, students and alumni.
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- The LSC Family
- The Educational Overview
- Community Overview
- Building Directory
- Boundaries and Maps
- Closing and Delay Information
The LSC Family
The Lafayette School Corporation family nurtures the promise of our children. Children are inspired and empowered daily in the classroom and through a multitude of activities outside of the classroom. Children are encouraged to hold onto hope, dream, learn, contribute, create and appreciate. The school family partners with students and their families to model resiliency, perseverance, and excellence. The tradition of excellence is well known throughout the school corporation. An exceptional staff creates extraordinary opportunities through a rich curriculum in modern facilities. Pride is reflected through our students and alumni.
The Educational Overview
The Lafayette School Corporation family shares a vision of creating a culture that nurtures the promise of our children. Supporting this vision Lafayette School Corporation offers our students:
Rich Curriculum
LSC offers a unique and varied curriculum to prepare students for the 21st Century. These class offerings include:
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• Astronomy |
• Chinese |
• Project Lead the Way |
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• Science Research |
• Japanese |
• Advanced Art Classes |
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• Zoology |
• Russian |
• Challenge and GT Classes K-12 |
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• Computer Programming |
• Radio/TV |
• Music Theory and Composition |
Exceptional Staff
The LSC faculty is exceptionally well educated and dedicated to teaching and learning. The staff includes recipients of the Presidential Math and Science and Golden Apple awards. Several LSC educators have earned doctoral degrees, with the majority of our educators holding master's degrees in education.
Extraordinary Opportunities
Opportunities unique to LSC students abound inside the classroom by participating in renowned music programs, theater, newspaper, yearbook and Radio and TV. In addition, numerous extracurricular activities such as Robotics, Supermileage, athletics and many more prepare students for careers and good citizenship. Opportunities include:
- State-acclaimed Jr. High and High School Concert and Show Choirs
- Award-winning Jr. High and High School Marching and Concert Bands
- Over 25 highly competitive Jr. High and High School Athletic Programs
- Nationally recognized Student Newspaper and Yearbook
- WJEF, student-directed Radio and TV station
- State-ranked First Robotics and Supermileage Teams
Tradition of Excellence
LSC students enjoy a proud tradition of success with participation in award-winning student organizations. Jefferson High School has twice been named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
LSC Students consistently win top honors at:
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State and Regional Science Fairs
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State and National Art Competitions
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State Music Competitions
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Sectional and Regional Athletics
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Student Newspaper and Yearbook Competitions
Modern Facilities
Jefferson High School is home to two innovative facilities donated by alumni. The Rohrman Center for the Performing Arts and Scheumann Stadium are testimony to the pride felt by the Jefferson High School alumni. Renovation of Sunnyside Middle School boasts classrooms with the latest technology for the corporation’s fifth- and sixth-graders. In addition, JHS is home to a planetarium visited by hundreds of students from around the county each year.
Great Students
The diverse student body that comprises Lafayette School Corporation excels in academics, music, athletics and many varied interests. Our student graduates pursue higher education at colleges like Purdue University, Indiana University, Southern California University, Northwestern University and other great colleges.
Accomplished Alumni
The success of Lafayette Jefferson graduates is another proud tradition. Graduates have made contributions as attorneys, engineers, medical doctors, dentists, college professors, scientists, teachers, firemen, police, entrepreneurs, performers, nurses and a host of other meaningful careers.
Community Overview
Welcome to Lafayette!
Lafayette serves as the county seat of Tippecanoe County. It is located 63 miles northwest of Indianapolis and 105 miles southeast of Chicago. Lafayette and West Lafayette are divided by the Wabash River. Purdue University is located in West Lafayette and contributes significantly to both communities.
2020 Population (U.S. Census)
Tippecanoe County: 193.302
Lafayette: 70,783 (a 6 percent increase from the 2010 Census count of 67,140)
West Lafayette: 49,668
Below are some web links that provide you with greater detail about the Greater Lafayette Community.
Building Directory
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School / Address / Administration |
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765-772-4740 |
Earhart Elementary 3280 S. Ninth St., Lafayette, IN 47909 |
765-772-4744 |
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765-772-4780 |
Edgelea Elementary 2910 S. 18th St., Lafayette, IN 47909 |
765-772-4786 |
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765-771-6150 |
Glen Acres Elementary 3767 Kimberly Dr., Lafayette, IN 47905 |
765-771-6154 |
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765-772-4700 |
Jefferson High School 1801 S. 18th St., Lafayette, IN 47905 |
765-772-4713 |
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765-476-2900 |
Linnwood 1415 Ball St., Lafayette, IN 47904 |
765-476-2906 |
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765-772-4800 |
Miami Elementary 2401 Beck Ln., Lafayette, IN 47909 |
765-772-4804 |
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765-476-2930 |
Miller Elementary 700 S. Fourth St., Lafayette, IN 47905 |
765-476-2934 |
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765-771-6120 |
Murdock Elementary 2100 Cason St., Lafayette, IN 47904 |
765-771-6126 |
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765-771-6100 |
Sunnyside Intermediate School 530 N. 26th St., Lafayette, IN 47904 |
765-771-6113 |
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765-772-4750 |
Tecumseh Jr. High School 2101 S. 18th St., Lafayette, IN 47905 |
765-772-4763 |
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765-771-6130 |
Oakland Elementary School 611 S. 21st St., Lafayette, IN 47905 |
765-771-6143 |
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765-807-8550 |
Oakland Academy 1100 Elizabeth St., Lafayette, IN 47905 |
765-807-8551 |
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765-771-6140 |
Vinton Elementary 3101 Elmwood Ave., Lafayette, IN 47904 |
765-771-6144 |
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765-771-6000 |
Hiatt Administration Center 2300 Cason St., Lafayette IN 47904 |
765-771-6049 |
Boundaries and Maps
Click HERE to view the elementary attendance boundaries for the Lafayette School Corporation.
Click on the individual school to view each attendance area by school.
Earhart Elementary School
Edgelea Elementary School
Glen Acres Elementary School
Miami Elementary School
Miller Elementary School
Murdock Elementary School
Oakland Elementary School
Vinton Elementary School
School Data
Click below to learn more about Lafayette Schools.
Lafayette School Corporation Trend Data (7855) (State Website)
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Closing and Delay Information
- When is the decision made, and how can I find out if school is delayed or closed?
- How is the decision to delay or close schools made?
- Why not just decide to close school (or delay) based on the weather forecast the night before?
- When is a decision made to dismiss students early?
- I think schools should have been closed – it is not safe to be on the road and I don’t want my child to go out in this weather.
- Is the Lafayette School Corporation required to make up days or time missed?
When is the decision made, and how can I find out if school is delayed or closed?
The decision is made as early as possible, but normally by 5:30 a.m. Once a decision is made, radio and television stations are notified and the website and social media are updated to reflect the closure or delay decision. Additionally, the announcement is recorded on the transportation switchboard (765-771-6059) and a messaging system relays the information to staff and parents.
How is the decision to delay or close schools made?
The safety and well-being of our students and staff is a top priority during inclement weather. The Directors of Building Operations, Transportation and Planning & Safety survey the situation by driving roads, checking with local law enforcement and city, county and state highway officials. Transportation Directors from surrounding school districts are contacted to compare information. When all information is collected, a recommendation is made to the Superintendent on the cancellation or delay. If the decision is based on cold rather than inclement weather, the wind-chill factor is taken into consideration. For example, zero without wind may not be as hazardous as a temperature of 10 with a wind-chill factor that brings the temperature to -5. On some occasions, a decision will be made to delay the start of school rather than to cancel for the day. This is especially true when the forecast projects frigid weather, fog or snow. A delay usually assures that students will be picked up when it is daylight and weather conditions have improved.
Why not just decide to close school (or delay) based on the weather forecast the night before?
When is a decision made to dismiss students early?
Early dismissals are never an easy decision. Every attempt will be made not to dismiss school early during the day because we recognize that often means no one is home to meet students. However, rapid weather changes and safety can dictate the need for early dismissal. Please discuss this possibility with your family and have a plan in place should this occur.