Charter School of the Dunes vs John I Meister Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charter School of the Dunes
Gary · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
836 students
John I Meister Elementary School
Hobart · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students
| Measure | Charter School of the Dunes Gary, Indiana | John I Meister Elementary School Hobart, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1045 of 1,053 | #657 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #47342 of 50,301 | #27089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 836 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 836 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 72.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 52% |
| city | Gary | Hobart |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John I Meister Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 15.6).
- •John I Meister Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •John I Meister Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 15%).
- •Charter School of the Dunes does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.5% vs 72.9%).
- •John I Meister Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.8).
- •Charter School of the Dunes is the larger school with 836 students compared with 373.
- •Charter School of the Dunes is a charter school while John I Meister Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Charter School of the Dunes better than John I Meister Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John I Meister Elementary School ranks higher (47.1 vs 15.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Charter School of the Dunes and John I Meister Elementary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Gary and Hobart in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charter School of the Dunes: 836. John I Meister Elementary School: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charter School of the Dunes and John I Meister Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Charter School of the Dunes is 1045th of 1,053 and John I Meister Elementary School is 657th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).