BRUMMITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Brummitt Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Duneland School Corporation school district, located in Chesterton, IN with about 329 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Brummitt Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Brummitt Elementary School is a public school located in Chesterton, Indiana, serving as part of the Duneland School Corporation. Situated in a suburban setting, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the elementary grades. It focuses on foundational academic development, character building, and community engagement, striving to prepare its students for their future educational transitions within the district.
The school is known for being an integral part of the local Chesterton community, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Brummitt Elementary typically offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative expression and physical education. By maintaining a student-centered approach, the school aims to cultivate both academic excellence and the social-emotional growth of its young learners.
For more information, contact Brummitt Elementary School at (219) 983-3660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chesterton, IN 46304-2642
(219) 983-3660
BRUMMITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chesterton, IN with about 329 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Duneland School Corporation
- Total Students:
- 329
- Teachers:
- 19
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 329 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BRUMMITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 77.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.6%
- Two or more races
- 5.5%
- Black or African American
- 4.9%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.