Northwest Indiana Online School

Duneland School Corporation
601 W Morgan Ave
Chesterton, IN 46304
130 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview

Northwest Indiana Online School is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in Chesterton, IN. Administered by Duneland School Corporation, the institution operates as a traditional non-charter public school serving approximately 130 enrolled students across grades KG through 12.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 1.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 117.1:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 33.1% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 41 students qualified for free lunch and 2 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 601 W Morgan Ave in Chesterton, IN 46304, Northwest Indiana Online School serves families zoned within the Duneland School Corporation attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

130
Total Students
1.1
Full-Time Teachers
117.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    92 (70.8%)
  • Hispanic
    25 (19.2%)
  • Black
    7 (5.4%)
  • Two or More
    5 (3.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Duneland School Corporation
Phone: (219)983-3743
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 130
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 117.1
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 41
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 1 4
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 2
Grade 5 6
Grade 6 3
Grade 7 9
Grade 8 15
Grade 9 11
Grade 10 23
Grade 11 19
Grade 12 37
Gender Ratio
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Other K - 12th