Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr
Regular School · Gary, IN
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr is a regular school school in Gary, Indiana, serving grades PK–KG with 231 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 23.1:1.
Level
Elementary
Grades
PK – KG
Enrollment
231
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Student–Teacher Ratio
23.1:1
Status
Open
Lunch Program Participation
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 202 | 87% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 19 | 8% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 3% |
| White | 2 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 231 | 127M / 104F |
Programs & Discipline
Gifted & Talented
None offered
Chronically Absent
120
51.9% of enrollment · SY 2019–20
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 231 | 100% |
Contact & Location
2367 E 21st Ave
Gary, IN 46407
Phone: (219)886-6542
Other Schools in District
- Banneker Elementary at Marquette Elementary
- Beveridge Elementary School Elementary
- Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch Elementary
- Frankie Woods McCullough Academy Elementary
- Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn Elementary
- Gary Career Center High
- West Side Leadership Academy High
- Bailly Middle School Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 46407) → CensusDepth.com
- Indiana population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Indiana teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
180387000640
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD