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Duneland School Corporation

Indiana · Public School District
10
Schools
5,724
Students
$15,316
Per-Pupil Spend
+7% nat'l
28.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-23pp vs nat'l
93.0%
Graduation Rate
+6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Duneland School Corporation is a public school district in Indiana serving 5,724 students across 10 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,316 is near the national average for a US public school district. 29% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bailly Elementary SchoolKG–04401
Brummitt Elementary SchoolKG–04354
Jackson Elementary SchoolKG–04315
Liberty Elementary SchoolKG–04496
Newton Yost Elementary SchoolKG–04369
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chesterton Middle School07–08884
Liberty Intermediate School05–06351
Westchester Intermediate School05–06478
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Chesterton Senior High School09–121,981
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Trojan Virtual AcademyKG–1295
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,316Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
39%
State
56.9%
Local (property tax)
38.6%
Federal
4.5%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
5,724
Students
29%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateIndiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.0% graduation rate — 6.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Duneland School Corporation?
Duneland School Corporation has 10 public schools, serving a total of 5,724 students.
What is the graduation rate for Duneland School Corporation?
The graduation rate is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Duneland School Corporation spend per student?
Duneland School Corporation spends $15,316 per pupil — 7% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Duneland School Corporation?
29% of students in Duneland School Corporation qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Duneland School Corporation?
No, Duneland School Corporation does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Duneland School Corporation serve?
Duneland School Corporation serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Duneland School Corporation?
The median opportunity score across schools in Duneland School Corporation is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.