Notre Dame Catholic School
Michigan City, IN
PrivateElementary · Grades Pre-K–8
Test scores
Indiana Department of Education · ILEARN
English language arts
140 students tested70.7% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency23
- At proficiency76
- Approaching proficiency36
- Below proficiency5
Math
140 students tested72.1% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency31
- At proficiency70
- Approaching proficiency35
- Below proficiency4
Science
51 students tested64.7% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency20
- At proficiency13
- Approaching proficiency13
- Below proficiency5
| Measure | 2023–24 | 2024–25 | 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students tested | 48 | 43 | 51 |
| Proficient | 75.0% | 88.4% | 64.7% |
Social studies (grade 5)
24 students tested91.7% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency13
- At proficiency9
- Approaching proficiency2
- Below proficiency0
ELA, math, and social studies cannot be compared with years before 2025–26.
Attendance
Indiana Department of Education
3.2% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total student count | 219 | 251 | 253 |
| Chronically absent | 9.6% · 21 | 13.1% · 33 | 3.2% · 8 |
Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.
School Profile
Location
City, Small
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Roman Catholic
Student Body
Coed
Enrollment
206 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Principal
Natasha Magnuson
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino6.3%
White73.8%
Black or African American5.8%
Asian2.9%
Two or More Races10.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
Tuition & Scholarships
Indiana scholarships accepted
Choice Scholarship
Reported to the Indiana Department of Education. Acceptance does not determine a student’s eligibility or award amount.
Private school survey
PSS ID 00423401
- Community
- City, Small
- Religious orientation
- Roman Catholic
- School type
- Catholic, diocesan
- Student body
- Coed
- Enrollment
- 206 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.2:1
- Daily instruction
- 6.8 hours
Student demographics
Hispanic/Latino6.3%
White73.8%
Black or African American5.8%
Asian2.9%
Two or More Races10.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
Sources
- NCES Private School Survey · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Indiana School Directory · Indiana Department of Education · 2026-06-08
- Indiana ILEARN · Indiana Department of Education · 2023–24, 2024–25, 2025–26
- Indiana Chronic Absenteeism · Indiana Department of Education · 2024–25