Vinton Elementary School

387 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Vinton Elementary School, located at 3101 Elmwood Ave in Lafayette, Indiana, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Lafayette School Corporation. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where students in their foundational years can develop both academically and socially. With a focus on core curriculum standards and student-centered instruction, Vinton Elementary aims to equip its young learners with the essential skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Vinton Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the holistic well-being of its students. The school frequently promotes a culture of collaboration, encouraging parental involvement and partnerships with local organizations to enrich the educational experience. By balancing rigorous classroom learning with social-emotional development, Vinton Elementary strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that prepares its diverse student body to become responsible and active members of the Lafayette community.

387

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vinton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	118
Black	58
Asian	1
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

White
177 (45.7%)
Hispanic
118 (30.5%)
Black
58 (15.0%)
Two or More
32 (8.3%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)771-6140
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
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

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 84