- Enrollment
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Michigan City, IN
Joy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Joy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180657001150
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joy Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Michigan City · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Joy Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joy Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Michigan City, IN.
School address
District: Michigan City Area Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180657001150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Joy Elementary School shrank from 460 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 180657001150 · Michigan City, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 14.3:1 · 77.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Michigan City High School (1,506 students)
Joy Elementary School shrank from 460 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Joy Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Michigan City
Michigan City High School
1,506 students
- This school 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
- Edgewood Eleme 350
Edgewood Elementary School
350 students
What this shows Joy Elementary School reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joy Elementary School compares
Joy Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 56% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Indiana - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.3%
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 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.7%
African American 34.1%
Two or More 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Joy 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 Joy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Knapp Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barker Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joy Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Michigan City
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joy Elementary School
How many students attend Joy Elementary School?
Joy Elementary School has 416 students enrolled. It is a public school in Michigan City, IN. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joy Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joy Elementary School?
77.0% of students at Joy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Joy Elementary School is White at 39.7% of enrollment, in Michigan City, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joy Elementary School?
Joy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Joy Elementary School rank among schools in Michigan City?
By Resource Investment Index, Joy Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 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 schools in Michigan City on the city page.
What other schools are in Michigan City Area Schools?
Besides Joy Elementary School, Michigan City Area Schools also operates Michigan City High School (1,506 students), Knapp Elementary School (407 students), and Pine Elementary School (396 students). See the Michigan City Area Schools district page for the complete list.