Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center serves 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center's student population of 199 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
91%
13%
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center?
199 students attend Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center?
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center offer ?
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center part of?
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center is part of Gary Community School Corp School District.
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