Duneland School Corporation School District

601 W Morgan Ave
Chesterton, IN 46304
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Duneland School Corporation School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,732 students in Duneland School Corporation School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Duneland School Corporation School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
5,732 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
367 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Duneland School Corporation School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#24 out of 395 school districts
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

61%
39%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

56%
41%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

47%
34%
98%
88.1%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
18.9%
23.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.57

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
16%
15%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
3%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

% White
76%
62%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,894 is higher than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,175 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$97 MM
$17,079 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$116 MM
$16,951 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$16,894
$16,486

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$20,175
$16,362

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Duneland School Corporation School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brummitt Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2500 Indian Boundary
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3660
Gr: K-4 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
811 N 400 E
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 983-3680
Gr: K-4 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Liberty Intermediate School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
50 W 900 N
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3690
Gr: 5-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bailly Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 S 5th St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3670
Gr: K-4 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Newton Yost Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 W Beam St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3640
Gr: K-4 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
651 W Morgan Ave
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3776
Gr: 7-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
50-1 W 900 N
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3650
Gr: K-4 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Chesterton Senior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2125 S 11th St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3730
Gr: 9-12 | 1,937 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Westchester Intermediate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1050 S 5th St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3710
Gr: 5-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Northwest Indiana Online School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 W Morgan Ave
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3743
Gr: K-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 130:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
1050 S. 5th St.
Chesterton, IN 46304
(708) 450-2735
Gr: 7-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Duneland School Corporation School District?
Duneland School Corporation School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,732 students.
What is the rank of Duneland School Corporation School District?
Duneland School Corporation School District is ranked #24 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Duneland School Corporation School District?
76% of Duneland School Corporation School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Duneland School Corporation School District?
Duneland School Corporation School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Duneland School Corporation School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,175 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 5,732 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in IN)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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