At a glance
Reported students
416
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
334.5
Joy Elementary School: 416 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
14.2:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 426
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What the reported data says about Joy Elementary School
Joy Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Michigan City. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Michigan City Area Schools. NCES reports 416 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, close to the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (39.7%) and Black (34.1%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Joy Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.7%
- Hispanic10.6%
- Black34.1%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial14.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Michigan City Area Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Knapp Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
407 reported students
Pine Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
396 reported students
Edgewood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
350 reported students
Lake Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
345 reported students
Springfield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
312 reported students
Marsh Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
296 reported students
Public schools near Joy Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Elementary School Elementary · Michigan City Area Schools | KG–06 | 350 | 0.7 mi |
| Marsh Elementary School Elementary · Michigan City Area Schools | KG–06 | 296 | 1.3 mi |
| Knapp Elementary School Elementary · Michigan City Area Schools | PK–06 | 407 | 1.7 mi |
| Lake Hills Elementary School Elementary · Michigan City Area Schools | KG–06 | 345 | 2.4 mi |
| Coolspring Elementary School Elementary · Michigan City Area Schools | KG–06 | 249 | 3 mi |
| Pine Elementary School Elementary · Michigan City Area Schools | PK–06 | 396 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Joy Elementary School
What grades does Joy Elementary School serve?
Joy Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Michigan City Area Schools.
How many students attend Joy Elementary School?
Joy Elementary School reported 416 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 426 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Joy Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 416 students and 29.28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Joy Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Joy Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Michigan City Area Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Joy Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
68.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Joy Elementary School in?
Joy Elementary School is part of Michigan City Area Schools, based in Michigan City, IN, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Joy Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Edgewood Elementary School (0.7 mi), Marsh Elementary School (1.3 mi), Knapp Elementary School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.