How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Burris Laboratory School | Charter School of the Dunes |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Muncie, Indiana | Gary, Indiana |
| Total Enrollment | 681 | 684 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 17.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Burris Laboratory School | Charter School of the Dunes |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,319 | $12,814 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.6% | 23.7% |
| State Revenue | 84.8% | 75.0% |
| Local Revenue | 8.6% | 1.3% |
Burris Laboratory School
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 | Burris Laboratory School | Charter School of the Dunes |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.3% | 1.1% |
| African American | 9.3% | 84.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.9% | 8.9% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.0% | 67.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Burris Laboratory School | Charter School of the Dunes |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 343:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 4.6% | 42.1% |
School Types
Burris Laboratory School
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.