Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center serves 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- 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:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center's student population of 231 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
231 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
88%
14%
White
1%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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?
231 students attend Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
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 23:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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