Higher Institute of Arts & Tech

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction Merrillville, IN Grades KG–08 Suburb: Large Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN SchoolScore™ C (65.4)
  • 259 Students
  • 18.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 14.4:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (219)359-1522 Phone
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Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
Merrillville, IN 46410
Elementary ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ C (65.4)
259
Students
18.0
Teachers
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
(219)359-1522
Phone

Located in Merrillville, INDIANA (ZIP 46410), Higher Institute of Arts & Tech is a Elementary school with charter status serving grades KG–08 in the Higher Institute of Arts & Tech district.

Key statistics: 259 students enrolled; a 14.4:1 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 Elementary School Average
Enrollment
259.0
State avg: 445.0
▼ 42% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.39:1
State avg: 15.1:1
▼ 5% better
Free Lunch %
79.5%
State avg: 51.3%
▲ 55% worse
School Details
School Name
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
NCESSCH ID
180017802602
State School ID
IN-9990-1116
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
INDIANA CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
5861 Harrison Street
City
Merrillville
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
46410
County
Lake County
Metro Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1801
State Leg. Upper
18003
State Leg. Lower
18014
Latitude
41.5119
Longitude
-87.34511
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
259
Total Students
👩‍🏫
18.0
Teachers FTE
📐
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
18.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)18.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 206 79.5%
Not Applicable 177 68.3%
District Info
District Name
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
LEAID
1800178
State LEA ID
IN-9990
Phone
(219)359-1522
Website
–
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
Merrillville
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$3,629K
Federal Revenue
$1,260K
State Revenue
$2,365K
Local Revenue
$4K
Total Expenditure
$4,030K
Instruction Exp.
$1,753K
Support Services
$1,560K
Other Current Exp.
$294K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Higher Institute of Arts & Tech

1
Henry P Fieler Elementary School
Merrillville · Elementary
0.4 mi
2
Merrillville Intermediate School
Merrillville · Middle
0.4 mi
3
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn
Gary · Elementary
1.1 mi
4
Merrillville High School
Merrillville · High
1.5 mi
5
Edgar L Miller Elementary School
Merrillville · Elementary
1.6 mi
6
Pierce Middle School
Merrillville · Middle
1.7 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Higher Institute of Arts & Tech, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Higher Institute of Arts & Tech?
259 students are enrolled at Higher Institute of Arts & Tech, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Higher Institute of Arts & Tech have?
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech has 18.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1.
What grades does Higher Institute of Arts & Tech serve?
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech serves grades KG through 08.
Is Higher Institute of Arts & Tech a charter school?
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech is a charter school.
What metro area is Higher Institute of Arts & Tech located in?
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech is located in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area.
What school district does Higher Institute of Arts & Tech belong to?
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech is part of the Higher Institute of Arts & Tech school district.
How much does Higher Institute of Arts & Tech spend per student?
The Higher Institute of Arts & Tech district spends approximately $15,559,846 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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