Duneland School Corporation School District

The Duneland School Corporation School District is located in Chesterton, IN and includes 9 schools that serve 5,866 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Duneland School Corporation School District spends $8,222 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 55% on instruction, 40% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Duneland School Corporation School District has 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IN state average being 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Duneland School Corporation School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2007.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Duneland School Corporation School District, 17% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Duneland School Corporation School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.