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Knapp Elementary School

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Knapp Elementary School ranks 515 th of 1015 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

515^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,015 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 49% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

Knapp Elementary School is a PK–6 public school at 321 Bolka Ave in Michigan City, Indiana, enrolling 407 students — the second-largest of the eight Michigan City Area Schools elementaries compared here. It serves a working-class lakeside community where about two-thirds of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and it performs at roughly the state median (49th percentile, 2 stars) while its own district ranks in the bottom quarter of Indiana districts (26th percentile, 1 star).

Knapp is the highest-ranked of the eight Michigan City Area Schools elementaries and beats its district in every subject tested. Its standout is science: 44.25% of students are proficient, nearly double the district's 24.74% and more than 20 points above the average of its district peers. Math is also strong at 44.44% versus the district's 30.87%, with only Pine Elementary School (44.29%) close behind. English/language arts leads the district at 36.11%, though it trails Knapp's own math and science and is only marginally ahead of Pine (35.71%). Knapp also beats the state average in 4th and 6th grade ELA, 4th and 6th grade math, and 4th and 6th grade science — unusual for a school in a bottom-quartile district.

Challenges remain. Fifth grade is a clear weak spot — 24.53% proficient in both ELA and math, below both district and state — and 5th-grade social studies (32.08%) is roughly 15 points under the state's 47.2%. ELA has been essentially flat for four years. Chronic absenteeism has improved dramatically, falling 12 points in three years to 20.2%, nearly 9 points below the district but still above the state's 16.7%. Knapp spends $14,245 per student — about $486 below the average district peer — and has a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio, the second-highest among MCAS peers, yet posts the district's best results. For context, nearby Brummitt Elementary School (93rd percentile) and F Willard Crichfield Elementary (84th percentile) serve far fewer low-income students and score much higher, while the charter Renaissance Academy Charter School spends far less ($8,109) and scores comparably in ELA.

407

Students ?

15.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,943

Per pupil spending ?

66.1%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

78.4%

Kindergartners vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) (2025-26)

321 Bolka Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360

(219) 873-2096

District: Michigan City Area Schools

Students who attend Knapp Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Barker Middle School
High:	Michigan City High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.4%

African American:

21.9%

Hispanic:

16.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 48th percentile in 2016 → 49th in 2026

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Michigan City Area Schools

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Indiana average (40% vs 47% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (24% vs 15% Indiana)

!Social Studies scores 15 pts below the Indiana average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school40%

District avg29%

Indiana avg47%

515^th of 1,015

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 49%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 8Elementary Schools in the Michigan City Area Schools

277^th of 374Michigan City Area Schools among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2026	50.9	515 of 1015	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	52.0	484 of 1005	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.6	519 of 1011	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.6	467 of 1016	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.8	509 of 1020	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.2	561 of 1016	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.6	432 of 1031	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.4	621 of 1027	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	51.2	583 of 1033	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	54.9	541 of 1046	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	49.5	598 of 1040	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	30.0	847 of 1036	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	22.1	900 of 1035	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	20.2	890 of 1015	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	17.3	918 of 1025	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	8.9	956 of 1009	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	6.4	965 of 1003	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	14.0	921 of 996	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	13.7	900 of 985	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	15.9	877 of 961	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	12.0	894 of 959	6.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2025-2026) ?

Math44%

Science44%

English Language Arts36%

Social Studies32%-15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2026)							ILEARN Math (2026)							ILEARN Science (2026)			ILEARN Social Studies (2026)	Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Vaccination: Kindergartners vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Knapp Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	321 Bolka Ave	Michigan City	46360	LaPorte County	Michigan City Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 873-2096	407	26	15.5	66.1%	197 (48.4%)	89 (21.9%)	65 (16.0%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (12.3%)	50.9	515^th of 1015 public elementary schools	49.3%		52	484^th of 1005 public elementary schools	51.8%	31	32.0	46.6	24.5	40.0			36.1	50.0	60.3	24.5	41.8			44.4	44.8	43.6	44.3	32.1	78.4%		$12,943	$2,084	$10,859
Edgewood Elementary School	Public	K-6	502 Boyd Cir	Michigan City	46360	LaPorte County	Michigan City Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 873-2079	350	22	15.8	65.1%	105 (30.0%)	167 (47.7%)	33 (9.4%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (11.1%)	22.2	807^th of 1015 public elementary schools	20.5%		25.7	770^th of 1005 public elementary schools	23.4%	37	19.6	38.9	18.0	8.2			20.0	31.4	52.8	20.5	22.5			30.9	22.2	2.0	10.6	33.3	82.4%		$12,518	$2,106	$10,412
Marsh Elementary School	Public	K-6	400 E Homer St	Michigan City	46360	LaPorte County	Michigan City Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 873-2102	296	22	13.4	68.9%	121 (40.9%)	88 (29.7%)	47 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	38 (12.8%)	24.7	779^th of 1015 public elementary schools	23.3%		33.7	689^th of 1005 public elementary schools	31.4%	90	19.6	36.8	34.5	15.0			25.3	23.5	63.2	31.0	15.0			32.3	18.4	10.3	14.3	17.9	97.4%		$13,296	$2,222	$11,074
Joy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1600 E Coolspring Ave	Michigan City	46360	LaPorte County	Michigan City Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 873-2090	416	29	14.2	68.5%	165 (39.7%)	142 (34.1%)	44 (10.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	61 (14.7%)	37.3	647^th of 1015 public elementary schools	36.3%		37.6	643^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	36.0%	4	20.4	49.1	25.0	20.8			28.9	29.6	56.6	44.6	33.3			41.2	32.1	31.9	32.0	21.4	89.8%		$12,809	$2,191	$10,618
Pine Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	1660 Co Line Rd	Michigan City	46360	Porter County	Michigan City Area Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(219) 873-2114	396	32	12.5	73.5%	154 (38.9%)	151 (38.1%)	45 (11.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (11.4%)	44.1	580^th of 1015 public elementary schools	42.9%		37.6	644^th of 1005 public elementary schools	35.9%	64	41.4	26.2	43.3	28.0			35.7	53.5	45.2	55.0	20.0			44.3	27.9	12.0	19.4	45.8	88.6%		$15,349	$2,110	$13,239
Lake Hills Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-6	201 Ferguson Rd	Michigan City	46360	LaPorte County	Michigan City Area Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(219) 873-2105	345	24	14.3	73.0%	74 (21.4%)	190 (55.1%)	31 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (14.5%)	27.4	748^th of 1015 public elementary schools	26.3%		13.9	877^th of 1005 public elementary schools	12.7%	129	20.3	8.0	23.5	13.5			17.5	48.4	28.0	29.4	40.5			39.4	20.0	29.7	25.8	23.5	97%		$14,849	$2,208	$12,641
Coolspring Elementary School	Public	K-6	9121 W 300 N	Michigan City	46360	LaPorte County	Michigan City Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 873-2073	249	18	13.6	66.3%	113 (45.4%)	85 (34.1%)	32 (12.9%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.8%)	31.4	707^th of 1015 public elementary schools	30.3%		29	737^th of 1005 public elementary schools	26.7%	30	5.1	23.5	55.6	30.6			28.3	7.7	35.3	58.3	30.6			32.4	14.7	22.2	18.6	27.8	95.2%		$14,433	$2,176	$12,257
Renaissance Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	4093 W US Hwy 20	La Porte	46350	LaPorte County	Renaissance Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(219) 878-8711	244	17	14.3	27.5%	184 (75.4%)	16 (6.6%)	30 (12.3%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.9%)	66.7	325^th of 1015 public elementary schools	68.0%		60.6	391^st of 1005 public elementary schools	61.1%	66	51.7	53.6	35.5	34.6	54.6	57.9	46.5	48.3	53.6	41.9	65.4	45.5	47.4	50.7	46.4	57.7	51.9	61.3	75%		$9,283	$146	$9,137
Springfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3054 W 800 N	Michigan City	46360	LaPorte County	Michigan City Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 873-2117	312	20	15.9	63.8%	185 (59.3%)	68 (21.8%)	27 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (10.3%)	27.5	745^th of 1015 public elementary schools	26.6%		25	778^th of 1005 public elementary schools	22.6%	33	23.5	13.5	25.6	37.0			25.6	41.2	27.0	30.8	30.4			32.1	13.5	32.6	24.1	18.0	88.6%		$13,169	$2,207	$10,961
Brummitt Elementary School	Public	K-4	2500 Indian Boundary	Chesterton	46304	Porter County	Duneland School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(219) 983-3660	363	29	12.6	28.7%	283 (78.0%)	11 (3.0%)	53 (14.6%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	89.3	76^th of 1015 public elementary schools	92.5%		90.8	69^th of 1005 public elementary schools	93.1%	7	79.4	66.7					72.6	84.1	69.4					76.3	52.8		52.8		92%		$14,951	$92	$14,859

Frequently Asked Questions about Knapp Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Knapp Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Knapp Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Barker Middle School
High : Michigan City High School

How many students attend Knapp Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 407 students attended Knapp Elementary School.

What district is Knapp Elementary School in?

Michigan City Area Schools

What is the racial makeup of Knapp Elementary School?

Students at Knapp Elementary School are 48% White, 22% African American, 16% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Knapp Elementary School a good school?

Knapp Elementary School ranks 515^th of 1015 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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