JOSHUA ACADEMY

Joshua Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Joshua Academy school district, located in Evansville, IN with about 187 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Joshua Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Joshua Academy, located at 1230 E Illinois St in Evansville, Indiana, is a public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous and supportive academic environment for students in the surrounding community. With a focus on high expectations and character development, the school emphasizes a core curriculum that prepares students for long-term academic success. By fostering a structured classroom culture, Joshua Academy aims to bridge educational gaps and ensure that every student, regardless of their background, has access to the tools necessary for mastery in reading, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic core, the school is deeply integrated into the Evansville community, often emphasizing the importance of family involvement and partnerships to support student growth. Joshua Academy is known for its commitment to creating a safe and disciplined learning environment, which serves as a foundation for its mission to cultivate not just scholars, but responsible citizens. By balancing traditional instructional methods with proactive student support services, the school strives to empower its student body to achieve proficiency and readiness for future educational opportunities.

For more information, contact Joshua Academy at (812) 401-6300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1230 E Illinois St
Evansville, IN 47711
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JOSHUA ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Evansville, IN with about 187 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Evansville Vandergburgh School Corporation
District:
Joshua Academy
Total Students:
187
Teachers:
13.87
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 187 students

Black or African American
67.9%
Two or more races
19.8%
White
10.2%
Hispanic/Latino
1.6%
Asian
0.5%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.