Knapp Elementary School

(219)873-2096

407 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Knapp Elementary School, located on Bolka Avenue in Michigan City, Indiana, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Michigan City Area Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes the development of core academic skills, social-emotional growth, and student engagement. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and long-term academic success, while maintaining a strong connection to the local Michigan City community.

Beyond the classroom, Knapp Elementary works to cultivate a collaborative culture involving students, educators, and families. The school typically provides a range of resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the educational experience and encourage personal responsibility. By prioritizing a safe and inclusive atmosphere, Knapp Elementary strives to ensure that every student has the support necessary to reach their full potential and build a positive foundation for their future education.

407

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Knapp Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	65
Black	89
Asian	6
Two or More	50

White
197 (48.4%)
Black
89 (21.9%)
Hispanic
65 (16.0%)
Two or More
50 (12.3%)
Asian
6 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Michigan City Area Schools
Phone:	(219)873-2096
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 53