SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Springfield 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 360 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 23 teachers, Springfield Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Springfield Elementary School, located at 3054 W 800 N in Michigan City, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Michigan City Area Schools district. Situated in a rural-fringe setting on the outskirts of Michigan City, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students in their early academic years. The facility emphasizes core curriculum development while fostering social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare young learners for their transition into middle school and beyond.
As a community-focused school, Springfield Elementary plays an integral role in the local Michigan City area, prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school's mission generally centers on academic excellence, inclusivity, and the promotion of a positive school climate. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that encourages both personal responsibility and academic achievement for its diverse student body.
For more information, contact Springfield Elementary School at (219) 873-2117 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Michigan City, IN 46360-9635
(219) 873-2117
SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Michigan City, IN with about 360 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Michigan City Area Schools
- Total Students:
- 360
- Teachers:
- 23
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 360 students
- White
- 61.7%
- Black or African American
- 21.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.9%
- Two or more races
- 8.1%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
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.