Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center serves 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center's student population of 231 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
231 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
88%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
62%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center?
231 students attend Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center?
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center offer ?
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center part of?
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center is part of Gary Community School Corp School District.
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