- Enrollment
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Michigan City, IN
Edgewood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edgewood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180657001145
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgewood Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Michigan City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgewood Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Michigan City, IN.
School address
District: Michigan City Area Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180657001145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Edgewood Elementary School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 180657001145 · Michigan City, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 16.7:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Michigan City High School (1,506 students)
Edgewood Elementary School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Edgewood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Michigan City
Michigan City High School
1,506 students
- Joy Elementary 416
Joy Elementary School
416 students
- Knapp Elementa 407
Knapp Elementary School
407 students
- Pine Elementar 396
Pine Elementary School
396 students
- Barker Middle 390
Barker Middle School
390 students
- This school 350
Edgewood Elementary School
350 students
What this shows Edgewood Elementary School reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgewood Elementary School compares
Edgewood Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▲ 50% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Indiana - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,106
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 47.7%
White 30.0%
Two or More 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Edgewood Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Michigan City Area Schools reports $16,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edgewood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joy Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Knapp Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barker Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgewood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in Michigan City
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edgewood Elementary School
How many students attend Edgewood Elementary School?
Edgewood Elementary School has 350 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Michigan City, IN. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edgewood Elementary School?
74.2% of students at Edgewood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgewood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edgewood Elementary School is African American at 47.7% of enrollment, in Michigan City, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgewood Elementary School?
Edgewood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edgewood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Michigan City?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Michigan City, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Michigan City on the city page.
What other schools are in Michigan City Area Schools?
Besides Edgewood Elementary School, Michigan City Area Schools also operates Michigan City High School (1,506 students), Joy Elementary School (416 students), and Knapp Elementary School (407 students). See the Michigan City Area Schools district page for the complete list.