Serving 491 students in grades Kindergarten-8, East Chicago Lighthouse ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Chicago Lighthouse ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
East Chicago Lighthouse's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Chicago Lighthouse ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Chicago Lighthouse is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1730 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
55%
14%
Black
43%
13%
White
n/a
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Chicago Lighthouse's ranking?
East Chicago Lighthouse is ranked #1730 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are East Chicago Lighthouse often compared to?
East Chicago Lighthouseis often viewed alongside schools like East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend East Chicago Lighthouse?
491 students attend East Chicago Lighthouse.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of East Chicago Lighthouse students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Chicago Lighthouse?
East Chicago Lighthouse has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Chicago Lighthouse offer ?
East Chicago Lighthouse offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is East Chicago Lighthouse part of?
East Chicago Lighthouse is part of East Chicago Lighthouse Charter School District.
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