Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Joy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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: 426 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IN
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Joy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joy Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
Joy Elementary School is ranked #1192 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Joy Elementary School?
426 students attend Joy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Joy Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joy Elementary School?
Joy Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Joy Elementary School offer ?
Joy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Joy Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 426 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
