Glen Acres Elementary School

550 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Glen Acres Elementary School is a public school located in Lafayette, Indiana, serving students within the Lafayette School Corporation. Situated on Kimberly Drive, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for children in the surrounding community, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional growth, and a supportive learning environment. As part of the Lafayette School Corporation, Glen Acres works to align its curriculum with state standards while fostering a culture that encourages student engagement and community involvement.

The school is characterized by its commitment to inclusivity and the academic success of its diverse student body. By offering various resources and programming, Glen Acres strives to meet the individual needs of its learners, ensuring they have the tools necessary to transition successfully to middle school. With a focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere for families and students alike, the school serves as a central hub for early education in the Lafayette area.

550

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glen Acres Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	156
Hispanic	192
Black	143
Asian	15
Two or More	43
American Indian	1

Hispanic
192 (34.9%)
White
156 (28.4%)
Black
143 (26.0%)
Two or More
43 (7.8%)
Asian
15 (2.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Lafayette School Corporation
Phone:	(765)771-6150
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	330
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 91