- Enrollment
- 1,937
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chesterton, IN
Westchester Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Westchester Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180280000338
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westchester Intermediate School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Chesterton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Westchester Intermediate School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westchester Intermediate School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Chesterton, IN.
School address
District: Duneland School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180280000338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Westchester Intermediate School held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 180280000338 · Chesterton, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 14.4:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Chesterton Senior High School (1,937 students)
Westchester Intermediate School held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Westchester Intermediate 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
- This school 404
Westchester Intermediate School
404 students
- Bailly Element 374
Bailly Elementary School
374 students
What this shows Westchester Intermediate School reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westchester Intermediate School compares
Westchester Intermediate 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 35% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Indiana - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 4.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Westchester Intermediate School is about as mixed as 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 Westchester Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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 |
| Bailly Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westchester Intermediate 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
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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
Bailly Elementary School
Standard public school
374 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Brummitt Elementary School
Standard public school
363 students 15.8:1 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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westchester Intermediate School
How many students attend Westchester Intermediate School?
Westchester Intermediate School has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chesterton, IN. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westchester Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westchester Intermediate School is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% lower 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 Westchester Intermediate School?
32.2% of students at Westchester Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westchester Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Westchester Intermediate School is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Chesterton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westchester Intermediate School?
Westchester Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Westchester Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Chesterton?
By Resource Investment Index, Westchester Intermediate School ranks #3 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 Westchester Intermediate 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.