KNAPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Knapp 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 391 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 27 teachers, Knapp Elementary School 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.

Knapp Elementary School, located on Bolka Avenue in Michigan City, Indiana, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Michigan City Area Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes the development of core academic skills, social-emotional growth, and student engagement. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and long-term academic success, while maintaining a strong connection to the local Michigan City community.

Beyond the classroom, Knapp Elementary works to cultivate a collaborative culture involving students, educators, and families. The school typically provides a range of resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the educational experience and encourage personal responsibility. By prioritizing a safe and inclusive atmosphere, Knapp Elementary strives to ensure that every student has the support necessary to reach their full potential and build a positive foundation for their future education.

For more information, contact Knapp Elementary School at (219) 873-2096 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

321 Bolka Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360-5999
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KNAPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Michigan City, IN with about 391 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
391
Teachers:
27.5
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 391 students

White
48.1%
Black or African American
23.0%
Hispanic/Latino
17.1%
Two or more races
11.8%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

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.