C−
Joy Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6
1600 E Coolspring Ave, Michigan City, IN 46360 · (219) 873-2090 · Part of Michigan City Area Schools
Students
416
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
69%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about Joy Elementary School
- Math proficiency 14 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 21 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency22%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 42.6%
Location
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1600 E Coolspring Ave, Michigan City
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten50
Grade 166
Grade 256
Grade 372
Grade 465
Grade 557
Grade 650
Enrollment over time
402’20
422’21
460’22
426’23
416’24
Up 3.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 40%Black 34%Two or more races 15%Hispanic 11%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.