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East Chicago Lighthouse
Elementary School · East Chicago Lighthouse Charter · East Chicago, IN
A charter elementary school in East Chicago, IN serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
3916 Pulaski, East Chicago, IN 46312
- Math 11% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Chicago Lighthouse score 12% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 11%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 13% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Chicago Lighthouse sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,447/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Chicago), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,071
Median home value
$92,400
Median rent
$820/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
44.1%
Poverty rate
27%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46312; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| East Chicago Urban Enterprise AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 430 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
East Chicago Lighthouse Charter
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,575NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
East Chicago Lighthouse is listed in East Chicago Lighthouse Charter; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Chicago Lighthouse
East Chicago Lighthouse is a public elementary school in East Chicago, IN, part of East Chicago Lighthouse Charter, serving approximately 462 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,622 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Chicago Lighthouse
What grades does East Chicago Lighthouse serve?
East Chicago Lighthouse serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend East Chicago Lighthouse?
East Chicago Lighthouse has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Chicago Lighthouse?
The student-teacher ratio at East Chicago Lighthouse is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Chicago Lighthouse rank in IN?
East Chicago Lighthouse ranks #1,622 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is East Chicago Lighthouse's MySchoolScout rating?
East Chicago Lighthouse has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Chicago Lighthouse?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Chicago Lighthouse has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Chicago Lighthouse a charter school?
Yes, East Chicago Lighthouse is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is East Chicago Lighthouse a Title I school?
No, East Chicago Lighthouse is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Chicago Lighthouse?
100.0% of students at East Chicago Lighthouse qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 462
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.6%
- Phone
- (219) 378-7450
- Area population (ZIP 46312)
- 26,158
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46312; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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