- Enrollment
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Michigan City, IN
Knapp Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Knapp Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180657001151
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knapp Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Michigan City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Knapp Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knapp Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Michigan City, IN.
School address
District: Michigan City Area Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180657001151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Knapp Elementary School held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 180657001151 · Michigan City, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 16.3:1 · 74.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Michigan City High School (1,506 students)
Knapp Elementary School held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Knapp 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
- This school 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 Knapp Elementary School reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knapp Elementary School compares
Knapp 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 51% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Indiana - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.5%
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 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.4%
African American 21.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 12.3%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Knapp 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 Knapp 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 |
| Pine Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barker Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knapp 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
- 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 (~407 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Knapp Elementary School
How many students attend Knapp Elementary School?
Knapp Elementary School has 407 students enrolled. It is a public school in Michigan City, IN. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knapp Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knapp Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Knapp Elementary School?
74.5% of students at Knapp Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knapp Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Knapp Elementary School is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in Michigan City, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knapp Elementary School?
Knapp Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Knapp Elementary School rank among schools in Michigan City?
By Resource Investment Index, Knapp Elementary School ranks #1 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 Knapp Elementary School, Michigan City Area Schools also operates Michigan City High School (1,506 students), Joy Elementary School (416 students), and Pine Elementary School (396 students). See the Michigan City Area Schools district page for the complete list.