Charter School of the Dunes vs Paramount Brookside
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 223 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
Paramount Brookside
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
843 students
| Measure | Charter School of the Dunes Gary, Indiana | Paramount Brookside Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1045 of 1,053 | #414 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #47342 of 50,301 | #19807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 836 | 843 |
| Enrollment | 836 | 843 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 70.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 69% |
| city | Gary | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paramount Brookside scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 15.6).
- •Paramount Brookside does better on math proficiency (69% vs 12%).
- •Paramount Brookside does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 15%).
- •Charter School of the Dunes does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.5% vs 70.8%).
- •Charter School of the Dunes does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 25.5).
- •Paramount Brookside is the larger school with 843 students compared with 836.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Charter School of the Dunes better than Paramount Brookside?
On the Success Index (US), Paramount Brookside ranks higher (57.7 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 Paramount Brookside?
About 223 km in a straight line, between Gary and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charter School of the Dunes: 836. Paramount Brookside: 843. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charter School of the Dunes and Paramount Brookside rank in Indiana?
Charter School of the Dunes is 1045th of 1,053 and Paramount Brookside is 414th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).