Serving 495 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 10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Chicago Lighthouse's student population of 495 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
495 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
East Chicago Lighthouse ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Chicago Lighthouse is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1652 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
41%
15%
Black
55%
14%
White
1%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.6%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1652 out of 1,743 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend East Chicago Lighthouse?
495 students attend East Chicago Lighthouse.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of East Chicago Lighthouse students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Chicago Lighthouse?
East Chicago Lighthouse has a student ration of 17:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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