Top Rankings
School City Of East Chicago School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,074 students in School City Of East Chicago School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
九游体育s in School City Of East Chicago School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,905 Schools
# Students
3,074 Students
1,030,328 Students
# Teachers
231 Teachers
67,342 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
School City Of East Chicago School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65% has increased from 59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#369 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Graduation Rate
65%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,664 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
31,166 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,610 Students
150,797 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
15%
# Black Students
1,358 Students
137,717 Students
% Black Students
44%
13%
# White Students
33 Students
651,314 Students
% White Students
1%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
56,608 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
90
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
215
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
219
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
233
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
213
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
219
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
228
74,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
196
76,098
# Students in 7th Grade:
213
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
227
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
264
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
257
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
276
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
212
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
12
2,406
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,036 is higher than the state median of $13,214. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,593 is higher than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,036
$13,214
Spending / Student
$15,593
$12,844
Best School City Of East Chicago School District 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3551 Block Avenue
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4096
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4096
Grades: K-6
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
East Chicago Central High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W Columbus Drive
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4000
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,021 students
Rank: #33.
William Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4825 Magoun Ave
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4186
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4186
Grades: K-6
| 457 students
Rank: #44.
Carrie Gosch Pk Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Indianapolis Blvd
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4172
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4172
Grades: PK
| 90 students
Rank: #55.
Joseph Block Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Cardinal Dr
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4084
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4084
Grades: 7-8
| 440 students
Rank: #66.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Cardinal Drive
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4169
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4169
Grades: K-6
| 413 students
Rank: #77.
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4411 Magoun
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4192
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4192
Grades: K-6
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to School City Of East Chicago School District?
School City Of East Chicago School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,074 students.
What is the rank of School City Of East Chicago School District?
School City Of East Chicago School District is ranked #369 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in School City Of East Chicago School District?
53% of School City Of East Chicago School District students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of School City Of East Chicago School District?
School City Of East Chicago School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is School City Of East Chicago School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,593 is higher than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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