Springfield Elementary School

312 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Springfield Elementary School, located at 3054 W 800 N in Michigan City, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Michigan City Area Schools district. Situated in a rural-fringe setting on the outskirts of Michigan City, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students in their early academic years. The facility emphasizes core curriculum development while fostering social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare young learners for their transition into middle school and beyond.

As a community-focused school, Springfield Elementary plays an integral role in the local Michigan City area, prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school's mission generally centers on academic excellence, inclusivity, and the promotion of a positive school climate. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that encourages both personal responsibility and academic achievement for its diverse student body.

312

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Springfield Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	27
Black	68
Two or More	32

White
185 (59.3%)
Black
68 (21.8%)
Two or More
32 (10.3%)
Hispanic
27 (8.7%)

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)873-2117
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 20

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 43