Coolspring Elementary School vs Joy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coolspring Elementary School
Michigan City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
249 students
Joy Elementary School
Michigan City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
416 students
| Measure | Coolspring Elementary School Michigan City, Indiana | Joy Elementary School Michigan City, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #691 of 1,053 | #600 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #28232 of 50,301 | #25441 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 249 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.3% | 68.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| city | Michigan City | Michigan City |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joy Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 45.5).
- •Joy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Joy Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Coolspring Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.3% vs 68.5%).
- •Coolspring Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.3).
- •Joy Elementary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 249.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Coolspring Elementary School better than Joy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Joy Elementary School ranks higher (49.6 vs 45.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Coolspring Elementary School and Joy Elementary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Michigan City and Michigan City in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coolspring Elementary School: 249. Joy Elementary School: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coolspring Elementary School and Joy Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Coolspring Elementary School is 691st of 1,053 and Joy Elementary School is 600th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).