How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Merrillville Community School Corp | Plainfield Community School Corp |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Merrillville, Indiana | Plainfield, Indiana |
| Total Enrollment | 6,004 | 5,854 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 16.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Merrillville Community School Corp | Plainfield Community School Corp |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,733 | $9,973 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.9% | 8.1% |
| State Revenue | 55.4% | 56.2% |
| Local Revenue | 34.7% | 35.7% |
Merrillville Community School Corp
Federal State Local
Plainfield Community School Corp
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Merrillville Community School Corp | Plainfield Community School Corp |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9.4% | 72.0% |
| African American | 63.1% | 11.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.7% | 8.7% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.5% | 31.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Merrillville Community School Corp | Plainfield Community School Corp |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 17 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 536:1 | 445.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.9% | 16.6% |
School Types
Merrillville Community School Corp
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
Plainfield Community School Corp
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.