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George R Durgan Elementary School (Closed 2006)

1840 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
George R Durgan Elementary School serves 223 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 37% of the student body (majority Black), which was equal to the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
223 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
19%
13%
White
63%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend George R Durgan Elementary School?
223 students attend George R Durgan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of George R Durgan Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George R Durgan Elementary School?
George R Durgan Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does George R Durgan Elementary School offer ?
George R Durgan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is George R Durgan Elementary School part of?
George R Durgan Elementary School is part of Lafayette School Corporation School District.

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