Joy Elementary School

1600 E Coolspring Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360

(219)873-2090

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

460

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joy Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	38
Black	171
Two or More	65
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
183 (39.8 %)
Black
171 (37.2 %)
Two or More
65 (14.1 %)
Hispanic
38 (8.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Michigan City Area Schools
Phone:	(219)873-2090
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 54