Merrillville Community School Corp

District Overview
Situated in a large suburban setting within the greater Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan region, Merrillville Community School Corp is a fully operational, traditional public school district headquartered at 6701 Delaware St in Merrillville, Indiana. Designed to provide a seamless educational journey from prekindergarten through 12th grade, the district operates eight active schools dedicated to nurturing student achievement and personal growth. As a non-charter district deeply rooted in Lake County, Merrillville delivers a structured and accessible public education designed to guide students through every stage of their early learning and secondary education.

Serving a total enrollment of 5,904 students, the district reflects a dynamic and diverse community across its elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. To support this student body, Merrillville Community School Corp maintains a substantial organizational footprint, employing over 1,830 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes a dedicated teaching force of approximately 852 FTE educators, supported by 189 FTE instructional aides and nearly 796 FTE support staff members. For parents, students, and educational researchers evaluating regional school systems, the district offers a well-staffed, robust suburban educational infrastructure committed to comprehensive student success.
8
Total Schools
5,904
Total Students
852.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merrillville Community School Corp
Demographic Student Count
White468
Hispanic1,174
Black3,869
Asian40
Two or More343
American Indian8
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    3,869 (65.5%)
  • Hispanic
    1,174 (19.9%)
  • White
    468 (7.9%)
  • Two or More
    343 (5.8%)
  • Asian
    40 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    8 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Merrillville Community School Corp
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle2
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:8
Students:5,904*
Teachers (FTE):852.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.9