JOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Joy 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 392 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 30 teachers, Joy Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Joy Elementary School, located at 1600 E Coolspring Ave in Michigan City, Indiana, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Michigan City Area Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the elementary grades, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing children for their future educational journeys. With a student-centered approach, the faculty and staff work to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity and community engagement.

The school is recognized for its efforts to maintain an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. By offering a standard core curriculum complemented by various school activities, Joy Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Its location in Michigan City makes it a key neighborhood institution, dedicated to nurturing young learners and building strong partnerships between the school, its families, and the surrounding community.

For more information, contact Joy Elementary School at (219) 873-2090 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1600 E Coolspring Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360-5698
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JOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Michigan City, IN with about 392 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
392
Teachers:
30.04
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 392 students

White
45.4%
Black or African American
33.9%
Two or more races
11.5%
Hispanic/Latino
8.4%
Asian
0.8%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

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.