EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Edgewood Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Michigan City Area Schools school district, located in Michigan City, IN with about 329 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 20 teachers, Edgewood Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Edgewood Elementary School is a public school located in Michigan City, Indiana, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Michigan City Area Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. The school utilizes a standard elementary curriculum designed to build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology to prepare students for the modern classroom.

Beyond the classroom, Edgewood Elementary focuses on creating a strong sense of community for its students and their families. The school environment typically emphasizes inclusivity and student engagement, often offering various extracurricular opportunities and support services to ensure all students have the resources necessary to succeed. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and social-emotional well-being, Edgewood aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that sets a positive tone for its students' future academic journeys.

For more information, contact Edgewood Elementary School at (219) 873-2079 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

502 Boyd Cir
Michigan City, IN 46360-7099
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EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Michigan City, IN with about 329 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
329
Teachers:
20
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 329 students

Black or African American
49.2%
White
33.4%
Hispanic/Latino
9.4%
Two or more races
7.6%
Asian
0.3%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

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.