21st Century Charter Sch of Gary
Gary, IN
Grades K to 12 · 1,180 students
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Charter School of the Dunes
Gary, Indiana · Grades PreK to 8 · Charter School of the Dunes
Charter school
About Charter School of the Dunes
Charter School of the Dunes serves pre-K through grade 8 as a public charter school in Gary, Indiana. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 836 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Gary. There are about 17.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (47 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Lake County. Families comparing options will find 28 other schools within 5 miles.
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School facts
| Address | 7300 East Melton Rd, Gary, IN 46403 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (219) 939-9690 |
| School district | Charter School of the Dunes |
| Grades | PreK to 8 |
| Students (2024-25) | 836 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 47 |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 |
| Charter school | Yes |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Suburb, large, Lake County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 180002701815). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Charter School of the Dunes serve?
Charter School of the Dunes serves pre-K through grade 8.
How many students attend Charter School of the Dunes?
Charter School of the Dunes reported 836 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charter School of the Dunes?
About 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 836 students and 47 teachers in federal data.
Is Charter School of the Dunes a public or charter school?
Charter School of the Dunes is a public charter school.
What school district is Charter School of the Dunes in?
Charter School of the Dunes is part of Charter School of the Dunes.
Where is Charter School of the Dunes located?
Charter School of the Dunes is at 7300 East Melton Rd, Gary, IN 46403. The phone number is (219) 939-9690.
How many other schools are near Charter School of the Dunes?
There are 28 other schools within 5 miles of Charter School of the Dunes in our directory.
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