At a glance
Reported students
130
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1.11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
117.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana other enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 80 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
404
Northwest Indiana Online School: 130 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
117.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 143
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 143:1
What the reported data says about Northwest Indiana Online School
Northwest Indiana Online School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Chesterton. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Duneland School Corporation. NCES reports 130 students for 2024–25.
Among 80 combined / other schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 126 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 117.1:1, above the Indiana median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.2%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 25.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Northwest Indiana Online School
- 1How do the reported 117.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.11 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 25.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.1%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.8%
- Hispanic19.2%
- Black5.4%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
5 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Duneland School Corporation
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jackson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
348 reported students
Newton Yost Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
362 reported students
Brummitt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
363 reported students
Bailly Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
374 reported students
Westchester Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
404 reported students
Liberty Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
423 reported students
Public schools near Northwest Indiana Online School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Middle School Middle · Duneland School Corporation | 07–08 | 423 | under 0.1 mi |
| Bailly Elementary School Elementary · Duneland School Corporation | KG–04 | 374 | 0.5 mi |
| Westchester Intermediate School Middle · Duneland School Corporation | 05–06 | 404 | 0.7 mi |
| Westchester Middle School Middle · Duneland School Corporation | 07–08 | 448 | 0.7 mi |
| Newton Yost Elementary School Elementary · Duneland School Corporation | KG–04 | 362 | 1.1 mi |
| Porter County Education Services Other · Porter County Education Services | KG–12 | 0 | 7.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Indiana Online School
What grades does Northwest Indiana Online School serve?
Northwest Indiana Online School reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Duneland School Corporation.
How many students attend Northwest Indiana Online School?
Northwest Indiana Online School reported 130 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 80 Indiana combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 143 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northwest Indiana Online School?
The calculated ratio is 117.1:1, based on 130 students and 1.11 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Northwest Indiana Online School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northwest Indiana Online School is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Duneland School Corporation attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Northwest Indiana Online School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Northwest Indiana Online School in?
Northwest Indiana Online School is part of Duneland School Corporation, based in Chesterton, IN, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Northwest Indiana Online School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Liberty Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Bailly Elementary School (0.5 mi), Westchester Intermediate School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.