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Joy Elementary School

Michigan City, Indiana · Grades PreK to 6 · Michigan City Area Schools

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About Joy Elementary School

Located in Michigan City, Indiana, Joy Elementary School is a public school for pre-K through grade 6. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 416 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Michigan City. There are about 14.2 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (29.3 teachers in all). It is one of 12 schools in Michigan City Area Schools. Federal locale data places it in a small city, in LaPorte County. Within 5 miles there are 15 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	1600 E Coolspring Ave, Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone	(219) 873-2090
School district	Michigan City Area Schools
Grades	PreK to 6
Students (2024-25)	416
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	29.3
Students per teacher	14.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, small, LaPorte County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 180657001150). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Queen of All Saints School/DiocesePrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Michigan City · 0.7 mi Edgewood Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 6Michigan City · 0.7 mi Barker Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 8Michigan City · 0.9 mi Marsh Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 6Michigan City · 1.3 mi Michigan City High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Michigan City · 1.3 mi A K Smith Area Career CenterPublic · Grades 6 to 12Michigan City · 1.5 mi St Stanislaus SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Michigan City · 1.6 mi Knapp Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Michigan City · 1.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Joy Elementary School serve?

Joy Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 6.

How many students attend Joy Elementary School?

Joy Elementary School reported 416 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Joy Elementary School?

About 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 416 students and 29.3 teachers in federal data.

Is Joy Elementary School a public or charter school?

Joy Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Joy Elementary School in?

Joy Elementary School is part of Michigan City Area Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/in/michigan-city-area-schools/

Where is Joy Elementary School located?

Joy Elementary School is at 1600 E Coolspring Ave, Michigan City, IN 46360. The phone number is (219) 873-2090.

How many other schools are near Joy Elementary School?

There are 15 other schools within 5 miles of Joy Elementary School in our directory.