How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Anderson Community School Corp | Merrillville Community School Corp |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Anderson, Indiana | Merrillville, Indiana |
| Total Enrollment | 6,196 | 6,004 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.6:1 | 13.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Anderson Community School Corp | Merrillville Community School Corp |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,276 | $10,733 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.8% | 9.9% |
| State Revenue | 58.4% | 55.4% |
| Local Revenue | 23.8% | 34.7% |
Anderson Community School Corp
Federal State Local
Merrillville Community School Corp
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Anderson Community School Corp | Merrillville Community School Corp |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45.4% | 9.4% |
| African American | 21.8% | 63.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.7% | 20.7% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 12.8% | 6.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.0% | 46.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Anderson Community School Corp | Merrillville Community School Corp |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 7 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 655:1 | 536:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 43.1% | 23.9% |
School Types
Anderson Community School Corp
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
Merrillville Community School Corp
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.