Edgar L Miller Elementary School
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Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
Merrillville, Indiana · Grades K to 8 · Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
Charter school
About Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech serves kindergarten through grade 8 as a public charter school in Merrillville, Indiana. Enrollment was 259 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Merrillville. With about 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.4 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Lake County. Within 5 miles there are 43 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.
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School facts
| Address | 5861 Harrison Street, Merrillville, IN 46410 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (219) 359-1522 |
| School district | Higher Institute of Arts & Tech |
| Grades | K to 8 |
| Students (2024-25) | 259 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 18 |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 |
| 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 180017802602). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Henry P Fieler Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 4Merrillville · 0.4 miMerrillville Intermediate SchoolPublic · Grades 5 to 6Merrillville · 0.4 miAndrean High SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 9 to 12Merrillville · 0.7 miGlen Park Acad for Excel in LrnPublic · Grades K to 5Gary, IN · 1.1 miAscension Lutheran Christian SchoolPrivate, Lutheran · Grades K to 5Gary, IN · 1.3 miMerrillville High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Merrillville · 1.5 miMy Safari Preparatory Academy Georgia St. CampusPrivate · Grades PreK to KGary, IN · 1.5 miEdgar L Miller Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 4Merrillville · 1.6 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Higher Institute of Arts & Tech serve?
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech serves kindergarten through grade 8.
How many students attend Higher Institute of Arts & Tech?
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech reported 259 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Higher Institute of Arts & Tech?
About 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 259 students and 18 teachers in federal data.
Is Higher Institute of Arts & Tech a public or charter school?
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech is a public charter school.
What school district is Higher Institute of Arts & Tech in?
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech is part of Higher Institute of Arts & Tech.
Where is Higher Institute of Arts & Tech located?
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech is at 5861 Harrison Street, Merrillville, IN 46410. The phone number is (219) 359-1522.
How many other schools are near Higher Institute of Arts & Tech?
There are 43 other schools within 5 miles of Higher Institute of Arts & Tech in our directory.
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