East Chicago Lighthouse

3916 Pulaski
East Chicago, IN 46312
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-8, East Chicago Lighthouse 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 6% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Chicago Lighthouse ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

East Chicago Lighthouse's student population of 473 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
473 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

East Chicago Lighthouse ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Chicago Lighthouse is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1694 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of East Chicago Lighthouse, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Chicago Lighthouse and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Chicago Lighthouse and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of East Chicago Lighthouse and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
53%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in East Chicago Lighthouse and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
44%
13%
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White
n/a
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of East Chicago Lighthouse and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in East Chicago Lighthouse and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East Chicago Lighthouse and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Chicago Lighthouse's ranking?
East Chicago Lighthouse is ranked #1694 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are East Chicago Lighthouse often compared to?
East Chicago Lighthouseis often viewed alongside schools like East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend East Chicago Lighthouse?
473 students attend East Chicago Lighthouse.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of East Chicago Lighthouse students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Chicago Lighthouse?
East Chicago Lighthouse has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Chicago Lighthouse offer ?
East Chicago Lighthouse offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is East Chicago Lighthouse part of?
East Chicago Lighthouse is part of East Chicago Lighthouse Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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