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:
813th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,079 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  29.3 Help
Number of students:  264

Racial breakdown:

African American:
75.0%
Two or more races:
17.0%
White:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Joshua Academy ranks worse than 80.5% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.17. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (75%), two or more races (17%), White (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joshua Academy is 29.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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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 309th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2007 12.48 908th 985 7.8%
2008 24.86 835th 996 16.2%
2009 32.14 769th 1003 23.3%
2010 14.48 915th 1009 9.3%
2011 21.20 882nd 1025 14.0%
2012 37.38 750th 1015 26.1%
2013 22.83 893rd 1035 13.7%
2014 18.96 930th 1036 10.2%
2015 22.30 886th 1040 14.8%
2016 31.11 810th 1046 22.6%
2017 39.60 710th 1033 31.3%
2018 38.55 718th 1027 30.1%
2019 32.77 749th 1031 27.4%
2021 17.34 833rd 1016 18.0%
2022 11.42 902nd 1020 11.6%
2023 12.11 893rd 1016 12.1%
2024 20.17 813th 1010 19.5%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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by a parent
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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Joshua Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 749th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 893rd 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)30.815
 15.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Joshua Academy)30.815
 15.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Joshua Academy)5031.7
 18.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Joshua Academy)5031.7
 18.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Joshua Academy)23.812.1
 11.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Joshua Academy)23.812.1
 11.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Joshua Academy)52.421.2
 31.2%
   4th Grade Math (Joshua Academy)52.421.2
 31.2%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Joshua Academy)1915.6
 3.4%
   4th Grade Science (Joshua Academy)1915.6
 3.4%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Joshua Academy)39.16.9
 32.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Joshua Academy)39.16.9
 32.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Joshua Academy)30.46.9
 23.5%
   5th Grade Math (Joshua Academy)30.46.9
 23.5%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Joshua Academy)39.13.5
 35.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Joshua Academy)39.13.5
 35.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Joshua Academy)31.320
 11.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Joshua Academy)31.320
 11.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Joshua Academy)506.7
 43.3%
   6th Grade Math (Joshua Academy)506.7
 43.3%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Joshua Academy)43.820
 23.8%
   6th Grade Science (Joshua Academy)43.820
 23.8%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students200264
 32%
African American136198
 45.6%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic58
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White2113
 38.1%
Two or More Races3845
 18.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.5%73.5%
 14%


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

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

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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