Enrollment
407
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Knapp Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Knapp Elementary School
Knapp Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Michigan City, Indiana, enrolling 407 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 74.5% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 407 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 328 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #180.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 407 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Michigan City Area Schools spends $16,466 per pupil, 36% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Michigan City's public schools, it stands alongside Joy Elementary School (416 students): Knapp Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.3:1 vs 14.3:1).
Michigan City Area Schools also operates Michigan City High School (1,506 students) and Joy Elementary School (416 students) alongside Knapp Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Knapp Elementary School compares
Knapp Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,466
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Michigan City Area Schools, which includes Knapp Elementary School.
$16,466
Per student
+36%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.9%
State 27.9%
Federal 5.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~407 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Knapp Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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