School overview
At a glance
Reported students
130
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
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
51th 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.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Northwest Indiana Online School
Northwest Indiana Online School is a public 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 other schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 126 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51th 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 two 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 access to Advanced Placement. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
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?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 25.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.1%
- Lunch program
- No
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
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 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
5 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
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