East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy School District

1402 E Chicago Ave
East Chicago, IN 46312
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 430 students in East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public School in East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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
1 School
1,904 Schools
# Students
430 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#315 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
39%
23%
41%
10-14%
34%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
57%
15%
% Black
41%
13%
% White
n/a
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,405 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,581 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,405
$13,184
Spending / Student
$10,581
$12,815

Best East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 E Chicago Ave
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 392-3650
Gr: K-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy School District?
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 430 students.
What is the rank of East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy School District?
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy School District is ranked #316 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy School District?
57% of East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy School District?
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,581 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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