George Washington Elementary School

2400 Cardinal Drive
East Chicago, IN 46312
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 413 students in grades Kindergarten-6, George Washington Elementary School 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 10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

George Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

George Washington Elementary School's student population of 413 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
413 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

George Washington Elementary School 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 George Washington Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1690 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of George Washington Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of George Washington Elementary School 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.
11%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of George Washington Elementary School 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 George Washington Elementary School 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
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
Hispanic
41%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in George Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
56%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in George Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in George Washington Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in George Washington Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of George Washington Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in George Washington Elementary School 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
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in George Washington Elementary School 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 George Washington Elementary School's ranking?
George Washington Elementary School is ranked #1690 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are George Washington Elementary School often compared to?
George Washington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy, Warren G Harding Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend George Washington Elementary School?
413 students attend George Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of George Washington Elementary School students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does George Washington Elementary School offer ?
George Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is George Washington Elementary School part of?
George Washington Elementary School is part of School City Of East Chicago School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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