Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Knapp Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Knapp Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Knapp Elementary School's student population of 393 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Knapp Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knapp Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#678 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
23%
13%
White
52%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knapp Elementary School's ranking?
Knapp Elementary School is ranked #678 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Knapp Elementary School often compared to?
Knapp Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coolspring Elementary School, Marsh Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Knapp Elementary School?
393 students attend Knapp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Knapp Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knapp Elementary School?
Knapp Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Knapp Elementary School offer ?
Knapp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Knapp Elementary School part of?
Knapp Elementary School is part of Michigan City Area Schools School District.
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