Overview
Charter School of the Dunes is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in Gary, Indiana. The school enrolls 674 students. It is part of the Charter School of the Dunes district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Indiana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
95% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictCharter School of the Dunes
County18089
CityGary
ZIP46403
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID180002701815
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment674
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %95%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)