Joshua Academy

Summary:

Joshua Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 264 students in grades K-6 in Evansville, Indiana, which is part of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp district, ranked 309 out of 381 districts in the state with a 1-star rating.

Joshua Academy stands out for having a significantly higher percentage of African American students (75%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 19-45% African American. However, the school's academic performance is concerning, with proficiency rates on the ILEARN assessments that are significantly lower than the state and surrounding school averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 20.83% of Joshua Academy students were proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 38.6-41.8%, and the math proficiency rate was 24.37% compared to the state average of 38.1-52.4%. Joshua Academy also has high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10-17.7% over the past 3 years, much higher than the surrounding schools (20-38%).

The data suggests that Joshua Academy is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, particularly in comparison to the surrounding schools like Cedar Hall Community School, Evans School, and Dexter Elementary School. Addressing the root causes of the achievement gap, attendance issues, and socioeconomic factors impacting student success will be crucial for improving outcomes at Joshua Academy.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

1230 E Illinois St
Evansville, IN 47711

(812) 401-6300

District: Joshua Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
813^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,079

Student/teacher ratio: 29.3

Number of students: 264

Racial breakdown:

African American:

75.0%

Two or more races:

17.0%

White:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Joshua Academy ranks worse than 80.5% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.17. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (75%), two or more races (17%), White (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joshua Academy is 29.3. (See more...)

Compare Joshua Academy employs 9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joshua Academy is $10,079.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Joshua Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Joshua Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Joshua Academy 309^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Joshua Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2007	12.48	908^th	985	7.8%
2008	24.86	835^th	996	16.2%
2009	32.14	769^th	1003	23.3%
2010	14.48	915^th	1009	9.3%
2011	21.20	882^nd	1025	14.0%
2012	37.38	750^th	1015	26.1%
2013	22.83	893^rd	1035	13.7%
2014	18.96	930^th	1036	10.2%
2015	22.30	886^th	1040	14.8%
2016	31.11	810^th	1046	22.6%
2017	39.60	710^th	1033	31.3%
2018	38.55	718^th	1027	30.1%
2019	32.77	749^th	1031	27.4%
2021	17.34	833^rd	1016	18.0%
2022	11.42	902^nd	1020	11.6%
2023	12.11	893^rd	1016	12.1%
2024	20.17	813^th	1010	19.5%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

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Enrollment information for Joshua Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	15	175	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	191
2006	20	202	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
2007	14	190	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	24	228
2008	14	184	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	21	219
2009	10	171	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	36	217
2010	9	197	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	33	243
2011	10	191	0	2	0	0	30	0	233
2012	5	178	0	5	0	0	27	0	215
2013	12	191	0	6	0	0	33	0	242
2014	14	192	1	2	0	0	51	0	260
2015	20	168	1	4	1	0	51	0	245
2016	17	151	0	3	0	0	53	0	224
2017	15	118	1	2	0	0	29	0	165
2018	19	127	1	3	0	0	37	0	187
2019	21	136	0	5	0	0	38	0	200
2020	19	171	1	5	0	0	46	0	242
2021	15	183	1	4	0	0	39	0	242
2022	15	187	1	7	1	0	41	0	252
2023	13	198	0	8	0	0	45	0	264

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Joshua Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	191	9.3	20.5	84.3
2006	222	12.3	18.0	54.1
2007	228	n/a	n/a	79.9
2008	219	15.6	14.0	76.8
2009	217	15.0	14.5	91.7
2010	243	16.0	15.1	87.1
2011	233	19.0	12.2	76
2012	215	17.0	12.6	80.9
2013	242	16.0	15.1	87.2
2014	260	18.0	14.4	87.7
2015	245	n/a	n/a	86.5
2016	224	16.0	14.0	90.6
2017	165	15.0	11.0	88.5
2018	187	13.8	13.4	95.7
2019	200	16.5	12.0	87.5
2020	242	20.0	12.1	86.4
2021	242	21.8	11.0	83.9
2022	252	n/a	n/a	74.2
2023	264	9.0	29.3	73.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Joshua Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	191	9.3	20.5	84.3
2006	222	12.3	18.0	54.1
2007	228	n/a	n/a	79.9
2008	219	15.6	14.0	76.8
2009	217	15.0	14.5	91.7
2010	243	16.0	15.1	87.1
2011	233	19.0	12.2	76
2012	215	17.0	12.6	80.9
2013	242	16.0	15.1	87.2
2014	260	18.0	14.4	87.7
2015	245	n/a	n/a	86.5
2016	224	16.0	14.0	90.6
2017	165	15.0	11.0	88.5
2018	187	13.8	13.4	95.7
2019	200	16.5	12.0	87.5
2020	242	20.0	12.1	86.4
2021	242	21.8	11.0	83.9
2022	252	n/a	n/a	74.2
2023	264	9.0	29.3	73.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Joshua Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$689 (8.3%)	$7,627 (91.7%)	$8,316
2020	$512 (6.2%)	$7,711 (93.8%)	$8,223
2021	$2,476 (27.4%)	$6,573 (72.6%)	$9,048
2022	$2,593 (25.7%)	$7,486 (74.3%)	$10,079

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Joshua Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 749^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 893^rd of 1016 Elementary schools	15.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Joshua Academy)	30.8	15	15.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Joshua Academy)	30.8	15	15.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Joshua Academy)	50	31.7	18.3%
3rd Grade Math (Joshua Academy)	50	31.7	18.3%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Joshua Academy)	23.8	12.1	11.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Joshua Academy)	23.8	12.1	11.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Joshua Academy)	52.4	21.2	31.2%
4th Grade Math (Joshua Academy)	52.4	21.2	31.2%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Joshua Academy)	19	15.6	3.4%
4th Grade Science (Joshua Academy)	19	15.6	3.4%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Joshua Academy)	39.1	6.9	32.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Joshua Academy)	39.1	6.9	32.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Joshua Academy)	30.4	6.9	23.5%
5th Grade Math (Joshua Academy)	30.4	6.9	23.5%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Joshua Academy)	39.1	3.5	35.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Joshua Academy)	39.1	3.5	35.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Joshua Academy)	31.3	20	11.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Joshua Academy)	31.3	20	11.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Joshua Academy)	50	6.7	43.3%
6th Grade Math (Joshua Academy)	50	6.7	43.3%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Joshua Academy)	43.8	20	23.8%
6th Grade Science (Joshua Academy)	43.8	20	23.8%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	200	264	32%
African American	136	198	45.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	8	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	21	13	38.1%
Two or More Races	38	45	18.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	87.5%	73.5%	14%

Schools Near Joshua Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Joshua Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	1230 E Illinois St	Evansville	47711	Vanderburgh County	Joshua Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(812) 401-6300	264	9	29.3	73.5%	13 (4.9%)	198 (75.0%)	8 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (17.0%)	20.2	813^th of 1010 public elementary schools	19.5%		12.1	893^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	12.1%	80	18.2	38.2	14.8	0.0			20.8	32.6	32.4	14.8	0.0			24.4	14.8	$10,079	$2,593	$7,486
Harper Elementary School	Public	K-5	21 S Alvord Blvd	Evansville	47714	Vanderburgh County	Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 476-1308	337	25	13.7	73.6%	175 (51.9%)	66 (19.6%)	34 (10.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	56 (16.6%)	35.5	673^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	33.4%		27.9	747^th of 1016 public elementary schools	26.5%	74	34.9	25.0	20.0				27.3	49.2	41.7	36.4				42.9	14.6	$11,475	$1,577	$9,898
Delaware Elementary School	Public	K-6	700 N Garvin St	Evansville	47711	Vanderburgh County	Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 435-8227	338	32	10.7	89.9%	167 (49.4%)	78 (23.1%)	23 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	66 (19.5%)	14.2	880^th of 1010 public elementary schools	12.9%		18.3	834^th of 1016 public elementary schools	17.9%	46	7.5	21.6	19.5	13.6			15.7	15.0	20.0	12.2	25.4			19.0	7.3	$12,926	$2,897	$10,030
Lincoln School	Public	K-8	635 Lincoln Ave	Evansville	47713	Vanderburgh County	Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 435-8235	236	26	9.0	88.1%	63 (26.7%)	107 (45.3%)	21 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	5 (2.1%)	37 (15.7%)	9.1	944^th of 1010 public elementary schools	6.5%		11.9	898^th of 1016 public elementary schools	11.6%	46	11.4	6.5	16.1	17.2	20.0	5.0	12.9	20.0	16.1	6.5	13.8	4.0	0.0	11.1	0.0	$15,534	$3,667	$11,867
Vogel Elementary School	Public	K-6	1500 Oak Hill Rd	Evansville	47711	Vanderburgh County	Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 477-6109	523	34	15.3	63.9%	390 (74.6%)	36 (6.9%)	50 (9.6%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	38 (7.3%)	50	526^th of 1010 public elementary schools	47.9%		50.5	536^th of 1016 public elementary schools	47.2%	10	32.3	34.1	25.8	48.1			35.6	48.4	56.5	28.8	45.6			45.6	22.7	$9,926	$1,384	$8,542
Evans School	Public	PK, KG-6	2727 N Evans Ave	Evansville	47711	Vanderburgh County	Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 435-8330	499	37	13.5	85.0%	277 (55.5%)	118 (23.6%)	32 (6.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	57 (11.4%)	12.1	909^th of 1010 public elementary schools	10.0%		12.3	892^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	12.2%	17	9.8	4.8	11.8	21.2			12.0	24.6	19.1	19.1	10.6			18.2	14.7	$10,882	$2,687	$8,195
Dexter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	917 S Dexter Ave	Evansville	47714	Vanderburgh County	Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 476-1321	328	23	14.2	82.6%	127 (38.7%)	101 (30.8%)	42 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	55 (16.8%)	12.1	910^th of 1010 public elementary schools	9.9%		12	895^th of 1016 public elementary schools	11.9%	15	6.7	15.1	18.8				13.3	20.0	18.1	26.0				20.9	12.5	$9,770	$1,796	$7,975
Glenwood Leadership Academy	Public	K-8	901 Sweetser Ave	Evansville	47713	Vanderburgh County	Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 435-8242	416	39	10.6	88.0%	92 (22.1%)	172 (41.3%)	61 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	30 (7.2%)	59 (14.2%)	4	1007^th of 1010 public elementary schools	0.3%		6.3	979^th of 1016 public elementary schools	3.6%	28	2.0	0.0	7.0	6.0	9.6	5.7	5.1	6.1	2.1	7.0	2.0	9.8	14.7	6.6	4.7	$12,389	$2,386	$10,004
Lodge Community School	Public	K-8	2000 Lodge Ave	Evansville	47714	Vanderburgh County	Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 477-5319	382	37	10.2	84.6%	87 (22.8%)	127 (33.2%)	73 (19.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (9.2%)	59 (15.4%)	8	950^th of 1010 public elementary schools	5.9%		7.3	966^th of 1016 public elementary schools	4.9%	16	7.3	21.7	14.6	0.0	16.7	14.3	12.8	12.2	17.4	8.3	2.7	11.1	2.0	9.0	6.4	$13,996	$2,661	$11,334
Fairlawn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2021 S Alvord Blvd	Evansville	47714	Vanderburgh County	Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 476-4997	422	24	17.5	76.1%	223 (52.8%)	77 (18.2%)	40 (9.5%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (0.9%)	13 (3.1%)	63 (14.9%)	7.9	953^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	5.6%		10.4	909^th of 1016 public elementary schools	10.5%	44	10.3	6.6	12.3				9.6	9.0	9.2	20.3				12.4	10.9	$10,176	$2,225	$7,951

Frequently Asked Questions about Joshua Academy

What is the racial makeup of Joshua Academy?

Students at Joshua Academy are 75% African American, 17% Two or more races, 5% White, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Joshua Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 264 students attended Joshua Academy.

Is Joshua Academy a good school?

Joshua Academy ranks in the bottom 19.5% of Indiana elementary schools.

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