Northwest Indiana Online School

Other Primarily virtual Chesterton, IN Grades KG–12 Suburb: Large Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN SchoolScore™ F (33)
  • 130 Students
  • 1.1 Teachers (FTE)
  • 117.1:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–12 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (219)983-3743 Phone
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Northwest Indiana Online School
Chesterton, IN 46304
Other Primarily virtual Grades KG–12 SchoolScore™ F (33)
130
Students
1.1
Teachers
117.1:1
Student:Teacher
(219)983-3743
Phone

Northwest Indiana Online School is a public school administered by the Duneland School Corporation district in Chesterton, INDIANA, providing education at the Other level for students in grades KG–12.

Key statistics: 130 students enrolled; a 117.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Indiana Other School Average
Enrollment
130.0
State avg: 640.0
▼ 80% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
117.12:1
State avg: 23.3:1
▲ 403% worse
Free Lunch %
33.1%
State avg: 51.4%
▼ 36% better
School Details
School Name
Northwest Indiana Online School
NCESSCH ID
180280002727
State School ID
IN-6470-6926
School Type
Regular School
Level
Other
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Primarily virtual
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
601 W Morgan Ave
City
Chesterton
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
46304
County
Porter County
Metro Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1801
State Leg. Upper
18004
State Leg. Lower
18009
Latitude
41.60906
Longitude
-87.05932
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
130
Total Students
👩‍🏫
1.1
Teachers FTE
📐
117.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
1.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)1.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 43 33.1%
Not Applicable 14 10.8%
District Info
District Name
Duneland School Corporation
LEAID
1802800
State LEA ID
IN-6470
Phone
(219)983-3605
Website
http://www.duneland.k12.in.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Chesterton
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$96,835K
Federal Revenue
$5,691K
State Revenue
$51,868K
Local Revenue
$39,276K
Total Expenditure
$115,645K
Instruction Exp.
$40,644K
Support Services
$35,711K
Other Current Exp.
$2,516K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Northwest Indiana Online School

1
Liberty Middle School
Chesterton · Middle
0.1 mi
2
Bailly Elementary School
Chesterton · Elementary
0.5 mi
3
Westchester Intermediate School
Chesterton · Middle
0.7 mi
4
Westchester Middle School
Chesterton · Middle
0.7 mi
5
Newton Yost Elementary School
Porter · Elementary
1.1 mi
6
Chesterton Senior High School
Chesterton · High
1.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Northwest Indiana Online School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Northwest Indiana Online School?
130 students are enrolled at Northwest Indiana Online School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Northwest Indiana Online School have?
Northwest Indiana Online School has 1.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 117.1:1.
What grades does Northwest Indiana Online School serve?
Northwest Indiana Online School serves grades KG through 12.
Is Northwest Indiana Online School a charter school?
Northwest Indiana Online School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Northwest Indiana Online School located in?
Northwest Indiana Online School is located in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area.
What school district does Northwest Indiana Online School belong to?
Northwest Indiana Online School is part of the Duneland School Corporation school district.
How much does Duneland School Corporation spend per student?
The Duneland School Corporation district spends approximately $889,576,923 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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