Lafayette Meadow School

604 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lafayette Meadow School, located in Roanoke, Indiana, is a public elementary school serving students in the Metropolitan School District (MSD) of Southwest Allen County. The school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and a strong sense of community. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, providing a solid educational foundation while integrating modern technology and hands-on learning opportunities to keep students engaged and prepared for future success.

Beyond its academic programs, Lafayette Meadow is highly regarded for its active parent involvement and collaborative school culture. The school emphasizes the importance of community partnerships, regularly engaging families through school events and volunteer initiatives. By promoting a safe, inclusive, and encouraging atmosphere, the school strives to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and help every child reach their full potential within the broader Roanoke and Allen County area.

604

Total Students

39.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lafayette Meadow School
Demographic	Student Count
White	503
Hispanic	32
Black	16
Asian	10
Two or More	41
American Indian	2

White
503 (83.3%)
Two or More
41 (6.8%)
Hispanic
32 (5.3%)
Black
16 (2.6%)
Asian
10 (1.7%)
American Indian
2 (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:	MSD Southwest Allen County Schls
Phone:	(260)431-0601
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	604
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	121
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 7

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 99