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#1795 of 1,823 schools in IN
George Washington Elementary Sch
Elementary School · School City of East Chicago · East Chicago, IN
A School City of East Chicago elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2400 Cardinal Drive, East Chicago, IN 46312
- Math 13% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 12% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George Washington Elementary Sch score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 13% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George Washington Elementary Sch 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Chicago LighthouseCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| East Chicago Urban Enterprise AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 287 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
School City of East Chicago
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,716NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
George Washington Elementary Sch is listed in School City of East Chicago; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George Washington Elementary Sch
George Washington Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in East Chicago, IN, part of School City of East Chicago, serving approximately 413 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,795 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George Washington Elementary Sch
What grades does George Washington Elementary Sch serve?
George Washington Elementary Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend George Washington Elementary Sch?
George Washington Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary Sch is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George Washington Elementary Sch rank in IN?
George Washington Elementary Sch ranks #1,795 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is George Washington Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
George Washington Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 George Washington Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George Washington Elementary Sch has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is George Washington Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, George Washington Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George Washington Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, George Washington Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Washington Elementary Sch?
67.8% of students at George Washington Elementary Sch 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 413
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.5%
- Phone
- (219) 391-4169
- 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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