Serving 433 students in grades Kindergarten-6, George Washington Elementary School 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 14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: George Washington Elementary School serves the eastern part of East Chicago, IN, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the edge of the attendance area, which extends up to 1.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
George Washington Elementary School's student population of 433 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Moving with Intention & Executing with Purpose!
School Rankings
George Washington Elementary School 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 George Washington Elementary School 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
#1642 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
55%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.7%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Washington Elementary School's ranking?
George Washington Elementary School is ranked #1642 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are George Washington Elementary School often compared to?
George Washington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy, Warren G Harding Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend George Washington Elementary School?
433 students attend George Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of George Washington Elementary School students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does George Washington Elementary School offer ?
George Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is George Washington Elementary School part of?
George Washington Elementary School is part of School City Of East Chicago School District.
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