How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Argos Community Schools | Charter School of the Dunes |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Argos, Indiana | Gary, Indiana |
| Total Enrollment | 689 | 684 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.1:1 | 17.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Argos Community Schools | Charter School of the Dunes |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,836 | $12,814 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.6% | 23.7% |
| State Revenue | 57.3% | 75.0% |
| Local Revenue | 26.1% | 1.3% |
Argos Community Schools
Federal State Local
Charter School of the Dunes
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Argos Community Schools | Charter School of the Dunes |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89.8% | 1.1% |
| African American | 0.3% | 84.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% | 8.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.8% | 4.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.5% | 67.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Argos Community Schools | Charter School of the Dunes |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 348:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.0% | 42.1% |
School Types
Argos Community Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Charter School of the Dunes
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.