- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gary, IN
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180387000640
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Indiana schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Gary · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr has class sizes larger than 97% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr ranks #6 of 7 schools in Gary, IN.
School address
District: Gary Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180387000640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr grew from 199 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (+27.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 180387000640 · Gary, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
231 enr · 23.1:1 · 74.4% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: West Side Leadership Academy (1,232 students)
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr grew from 199 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (+27.1%). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Side Lead
West Side Leadership Academy
1,232 students
- Glen Park Acad
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn
566 students
- Frankie Woods 472
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy
472 students
- Daniel Hale Wi 450
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
450 students
- Beveridge Elem 374
Beveridge Elementary School
374 students
- This school 231
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr
231 students
What this shows Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr reports 231 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr compares
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 45% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▲ 50% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 97% in Indiana - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,740
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 3.0%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Gary Community School Corp reports $27,740 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Leadership Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beveridge Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other schools in Gary
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary
Standard public school
1,180 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Gary Lighthouse Charter School
Standard public school
1,138 students 15:1 students per teacher
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
Standard public school
773 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy
Standard public school
472 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Steel City Academy
Standard public school
286 students 13:1 students per teacher
Gary Virtual Academy
Standard public school
45 students 15:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~231 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr
How many students attend Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr?
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr has 231 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gary, IN. CCD year-over-year: 199 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr is 23.1:1, which is 45% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr?
74.4% of students at Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr is African American at 87.4% of enrollment, in Gary, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr?
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr rank among schools in Gary?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr ranks #6 of 7 schools in Gary, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gary on the city page.
What other schools are in Gary Community School Corp?
Besides Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr, Gary Community School Corp also operates West Side Leadership Academy (1,232 students), Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn (566 students), and Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy (472 students). See the Gary Community School Corp district page for the complete list.