INPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Joy Elementary School — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Michigan City, Indiana|Michigan City Area Schools
Michigan City, IN 46360
School Profile
Grades
PK–6
Enrollment
426
Student:Teacher
14.2:1
Locale
Urban
District
Michigan City Area SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
61.5%
Phone
(219)873-2090School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
20-24%
Math Proficiency
20-24%
Chronic Absenteeism
25.5%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.4:1
Near average in INDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,106
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 10%State 57%Local 33%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$246,911
+3.7% YoY
Michigan City, IN metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
416
Current enrollment
Stable(-1% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Joy Elementary School
Joy Elementary School currently enrolls 426 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in IN.
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