- Enrollment
- 1,937
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chesterton, IN
Brummitt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brummitt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180280000332
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brummitt Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Chesterton · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Brummitt Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brummitt Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Chesterton, IN.
School address
District: Duneland School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180280000332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Brummitt Elementary School held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 180280000332 · Chesterton, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 15.8:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Chesterton Senior High School (1,937 students)
Brummitt Elementary School held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Brummitt Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chesterton Sen
Chesterton Senior High School
1,937 students
- Liberty Elemen 491
Liberty Elementary School
491 students
- Liberty Interm 452
Liberty Intermediate School
452 students
- Chesterton Mid 423
Chesterton Middle School
423 students
- Westchester In 404
Westchester Intermediate School
404 students
- This school 363
Brummitt Elementary School
363 students
What this shows Brummitt Elementary School reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brummitt Elementary School compares
Brummitt Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 49% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Indiana - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,779
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Brummitt Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Duneland School Corporation reports $13,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brummitt Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chesterton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westchester Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brummitt Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Chesterton
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
491 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Liberty Intermediate School
Standard public school
452 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Westchester Intermediate School
Standard public school
404 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Bailly Elementary School
Standard public school
374 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brummitt Elementary School
How many students attend Brummitt Elementary School?
Brummitt Elementary School has 363 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chesterton, IN. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brummitt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brummitt Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brummitt Elementary School?
25.1% of students at Brummitt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brummitt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brummitt Elementary School is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Chesterton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brummitt Elementary School?
Brummitt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brummitt Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Chesterton?
By Resource Investment Index, Brummitt Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Chesterton, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Chesterton on the city page.
What other schools are in Duneland School Corporation?
Besides Brummitt Elementary School, Duneland School Corporation also operates Chesterton Senior High School (1,937 students), Liberty Elementary School (491 students), and Liberty Intermediate School (452 students). See the Duneland School Corporation district page for the complete list.