Burnett Creek Elementary School

778 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Burnett Creek Elementary School, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, serves the educational needs of students in the surrounding community as part of the Tippecanoe School Corporation. The school is known for fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. With a focus on foundational skills and critical thinking, Burnett Creek offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core academic program, the school is recognized for its active school community and collaborative atmosphere. Teachers and staff at Burnett Creek prioritize clear communication with families and often involve the community in various extracurricular activities and school events. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student-centered growth, the school aims to create a welcoming campus where children are encouraged to explore their interests and build positive relationships with their peers.

778

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burnett Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	475
Hispanic	116
Black	53
Asian	86
Two or More	48

White
475 (61.1%)
Hispanic
116 (14.9%)
Asian
86 (11.1%)
Black
53 (6.8%)
Two or More
48 (6.2%)

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:	Tippecanoe School Corp
Phone:	(765)463-2237
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	778
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 106

Grade 1 148

Grade 2 133

Grade 3 140

Grade 4 127

Grade 5 124