East Chicago Lighthouse
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025East Chicago, Indiana 46312 · East Chicago Lighthouse Charter
#1047 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#47957 of 50,301 nationally
About East Chicago Lighthouse
East Chicago Lighthouse is a charter elementary located in East Chicago, in the East Chicago Lighthouse Charter school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 495 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 14.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1047th of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (32th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 495.
There are 9 schools in East Chicago; East Chicago Lighthouse ranks 8th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)23%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for East Chicago Lighthouse by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 23%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near East Chicago Lighthouse
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
George Washington Elementary Sch
East Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–6
433 students · 725 m away
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
East Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–6
282 students · 901 m away
Joseph Block Middle School
East Chicago · Public middle · Grades 7–8
436 students · 908 m away
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
East Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
424 students · 1.6 km away
Carrie Gosch PK Center
East Chicago · Public other · Grades PK–PK
113 students · 3.0 km away
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch
East Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–6
400 students · 3.3 km away
East Chicago Central High School
East Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,052 students · 3.4 km away
William McKinley Elementary School
East Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–6
509 students · 3.6 km away
Warren G Harding Elementary School
Hammond · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
755 students · 5.1 km away
Washington Irving Elementary Sch
Hammond · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
754 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
Charter elementary schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
Christel House Academy West
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
485 students
Christel House Academy South
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
513 students
Paramount School of Excellence South Bend
South Bend · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
476 students
Discovery Charter School
Porter · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
536 students
Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
451 students
Timothy L Johnson Academy
Fort Wayne · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
440 students
Frequently asked questions
Is East Chicago Lighthouse a good school?
East Chicago Lighthouse has a Success Index (US) of 14.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1047 of 1,053 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does East Chicago Lighthouse rank in Indiana?
East Chicago Lighthouse ranks #1047 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #47957 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend East Chicago Lighthouse?
East Chicago Lighthouse had 495 students in 2025.
Is East Chicago Lighthouse a elementary school or a high school?
East Chicago Lighthouse is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near East Chicago Lighthouse?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of East Chicago Lighthouse; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.