East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy School District

1402 E Chicago Ave
East Chicago, IN 46312
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 424 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 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
1 School
1,914 Schools
# Students
424 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

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%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

21%
39%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

23%
41%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

10-14%
34%
(2022-23)
21.3%
23.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.57

Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
59%
15%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
37%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

% White
1%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,316 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,217 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$17,079 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$6 MM
$16,951 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$15,316
$16,486

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$14,217
$16,362

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Best East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)

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 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

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 424 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?
59% of East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
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 16:1, 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 $14,217 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 424 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 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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