INPrimaryCharterProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Charter School of the Dunes — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Gary, Indiana|Charter School of the Dunes

Gary, IN 46403

School Profile

Grades
K–8
Enrollment
674
Student:Teacher
15.7:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
95.1%
Charter School

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
10%
3th percentile in IN
Math Proficiency
3%
1th percentile in IN
Chronic Absenteeism
35.6%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20.4:1
Worse than average in IN

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,814
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 49%State 50%Local 1%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$338,685
+4.0% YoY
Chicago, IL metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

836
Current enrollment
Growing(+27% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Charter School of the Dunes

Enrollment at Charter School of the Dunes stands at 674 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.

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